Overhead Transmission Engineer - REMOTE

CHA Consulting, Inc.; City of Syracuse (NY); Remote; USD 95,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to creating sustainable solutions in electric transmission. As an Overhead Transmission Engineer, you will leverage your expertise in designing and implementing innovative power infrastructure systems. This role offers the opportunity to mentor junior staff while ensuring the highest standards of safety and technical excellence. With a commitment to community and environmental sustainability, you will play a crucial role in delivering top-tier engineering solutions that enhance the quality of life in our communities. If you are passionate about making a difference and advancing your engineering career, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of engineering experience with a focus on electric transmission.
• Proficiency in design and implementation of power infrastructure systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement overhead transmission systems with a focus on safety.
• Mentor junior engineers and conduct technical reviews for quality assurance.

Skills

Engineering Practices

Leadership Skills

Effective Communication

QA/QC Procedures

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

MicroStation

MS Office

Job description

Overhead Transmission Engineer - REMOTE

Location: US-NY-Albany | US-NY-Syracuse | US-GA-Atlanta | US-MA-Boston | US-IN-Indianapolis | US-FL-Tampa | US-OH-Columbus | US-VA-Blacksburg | US-FL-Miami | US-PA-Fort Washington | US-PA-Lansdale | ...

Job ID: 7016

Category: Utilities - Electric Transmission

WHY CHA?

At CHA, we believe in the power of clean water, resilient energy, safer roads, and structures that harmoniously blend with their surroundings. We create solutions, help People, and improve our world. We embed ourselves in our communities, taking pride in improving where we live. Our foundation is a commitment to inclusion, diversity, dignity, and respect. We are dedicated to sustainability, reducing our environmental footprint, and bringing greener solutions to our clients, building a more sustainable future together.

YOUR IMPACT

CHA’s electric transmission and substation professionals prioritize safety and technical excellence, delivering top-tier solutions for power infrastructure, including overhead, underground, submarine, and indoor/outdoor systems. Our expertise covers various insulation mediums, AC/DC conversion, and integration of legacy and intelligent systems, recognized industry-wide for automation, SCADA, communication design, and engineering.

The Overhead Transmission Engineer role involves advanced judgment and analysis for designing and implementing new systems or modifications, planning, scheduling, and coordinating project phases independently. The role includes mentoring junior staff and providing technical reviews, with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant engineering experience
• Strong knowledge of engineering practices and application
• Proficiency with software such as Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.
• Knowledge of QA/QC procedures and business laws
• Leadership and collaborative skills
• Effective communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Office
• Participation in professional engineering societies (preferred)

Salary Range

$95,000 - $113,000, based on qualifications and experience.

CULTURE/EEO STATEMENT

CHA fosters an inclusive, diverse environment committed to excellence, innovation, and community engagement. We celebrate equality and encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of protected characteristics.