Mid-Level Engineer (Civil or Mechanical)

CHA Consulting, Inc.; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 87,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Mid-Level Engineer (Civil or Mechanical) to join our Gas Engineering Team in Syracuse, NY, supporting the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of critical transmission and distribution infrastructure for natural gas and related utility systems.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, 3+ years of experience, and strong QA/QC/regulatory knowledge. Proficiency in AutoCAD and MicroStation is expected; EIT/PE is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering required.
• Minimum 3 years of related engineering experience.
• EIT certification or PE license preferred.
• Strong knowledge of QA/QC procedures and regulatory standards.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, and MS Office.
• Excellent communication skills and collaborative mindset.
• Participation in professional engineering societies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently complete engineering design, analysis, and reports for gas projects.
• Develop methods, reports, and specifications under senior guidance.
• Identify discrepancies ensuring regulatory compliance and asset reliability.
• Monitor progress and resolve issues on critical gas initiatives.
• Lead large portions of projects with field assignments for gas assets.

Skills

Engineering design

Regulatory compliance

QA/QC procedures

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Join Us:

Safeguard Essential Infrastructure as a Mid-Level Engineer (Civil or Mechanical) - Design, Improve, and Support Reliable Gas Energy Systems

Are you ready to apply your engineering expertise to infrastructure that communities and industries depend on every day? Do you thrive in a role where technical problem-solving, regulatory awareness, and collaboration come together to support safe, resilient, and efficient energy delivery?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Mid-Level Engineer (Civil or Mechanical) to join our Gas Engineering Team in Syracuse, NY, supporting the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of critical transmission and distribution infrastructure for natural gas, petroleum, and related utility systems. This is an opportunity to help clients maximize the value of their assets, navigate complex regulatory environments, strengthen system reliability, and advance practical solutions that support the full lifecycle of essential energy infrastructure.

What You'll Do:

• Independently complete engineering design, technical analysis, and preparation of specifications and reports for gas engineering projects, including transmission and distribution infrastructure, pipeline and conduit systems, and related facility improvements
• Develop computation methods, technical reports, and specifications under the guidance of senior staff or technical leadership
• Identify and resolve technical discrepancies, applying standard procedures and best practices that support regulatory compliance, safe operations, asset reliability, and system performance
• Monitor project progress and performance, acting quickly to resolve operational issues and minimize delays on critical gas infrastructure initiatives
• Take responsibility for large portions of projects with oversight from senior staff or management, including field assignments associated with natural gas, petroleum, and utility assets

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering required
• Minimum of 3 years of related engineering experience required
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Strong working and theoretical knowledge in the respective engineering discipline with a proven ability to apply engineering knowledge in practical settings
• Understanding of QA/QC procedures and regulatory standards
• Proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software (AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.), as well as Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Support essential energy infrastructure that helps clients improve reliability, maintain safe operations, and strengthen long-term system performance
• Collaborate with experienced engineers and technical teams on gas transmission, distribution, pipeline, conduit, maintenance, and asset integrity solutions
• Build your technical expertise while helping advance resilient energy systems that serve communities and support a more reliable future

Curious about the impactful work our Gas Engineering team is doing? Discover how CHA supports grid resiliency and the energy transition by visiting: CHA Gas Engineering.

Salary Range:

$87,000 - $92,000

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

Culture/EEO Statement:

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways - always searching, never settling - to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.