Remote Overhead Transmission Engineer — Lead Design & Mentoring

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking an Overhead Transmission Engineer to join our Electric Transmission Team, with the option for remote work and occasional on-site responsibilities near CHA offices.

The role emphasizes advanced design, guidance to junior staff, and collaboration across disciplines. The candidate will apply civil engineering expertise to overhead transmission projects, including rebuilds and new line design, while ensuring quality and compliance with project standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Minimum of 4 years of discipline-specific engineering experience required; PE license required.
• Advanced proficiency in engineering software (Revit, MicroStation, PLS-CADD), as well as Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced judgement and analysis for overhead transmission designs, reports, specs, and contract documents.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate detailed phases of projects with other disciplines and project management staff.
• Monitor project progress to ensure efficient production and minimize issues across critical electric transmission initiatives.
• Complete projects within budget and scheduling constraints, supporting cost-effective, future-ready grid solutions.
• Provide guidance and technical review for junior engineering staff on transmission projects.

Skills

Civil Engineering

PE license

PLS-CADD

Revit

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Revit

MicroStation

PLS-CADD

MS Office

Job description

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking an Overhead Transmission Engineer to join our Electric Transmission Team, with the option for remote work and occasional on-site responsibilities near CHA offices.

The role emphasizes advanced design, guidance to junior staff, and collaboration across disciplines. The candidate will apply civil engineering expertise to overhead transmission projects, including rebuilds and new line design, while ensuring quality and compliance with project standards.