Senior Overhead Transmission Engineer - Remote Lead

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work available

Occasional on-site visits

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Senior Overhead Electrical Transmission Engineer to lead technical delivery on electric overhead transmission projects and mentor junior staff.

This role supports the Electric Overhead Transmission Team in Denver, Tucson, or Atlanta with full remote capabilities and optional on-site work near CHA offices. You will oversee complex designs, provide expert input, and manage client relationships while driving grid resiliency and energy efficiency initiatives across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Minimum of 10 years progressive engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Expert knowledge of overhead transmission engineering disciplines.
• Proficiency with design software (PLS-CADD, AutoCAD, MicroStation).
• Strong QA/QC and regulatory knowledge.
• Experience with Xcel Energy or Tucson Electric Power preferred.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical execution of complex engineering designs, technical reports, and specifications for electric overhead transmission infrastructure.
• Provide expert consultation and resolve highly complex technical issues in various areas of electric overhead transmission.
• Lead advanced technical projects, collaborating with other engineering departments and project management staff to deliver sustainable solutions that enhance grid resiliency and energy efficiency.
• Engage with clients to grow our established relationships, offer them additional services, and take on exciting opportunities.
• Develop and manage discipline work plans aligned with project milestones, ensuring projects are completed within budget and scheduling restraints.
• Guide and mentor junior engineering staff, including providing technical reviews and support.
• Deliver technical development of proposals and external presentations to clients, public, and regulatory agencies.

Skills

PE license

Electrical transmission

Client liaison

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Senior Overhead Electrical Transmission Engineer to lead technical delivery on electric overhead transmission projects and mentor junior staff.

This role supports the Electric Overhead Transmission Team in Denver, Tucson, or Atlanta with full remote capabilities and optional on-site work near CHA offices. You will oversee complex designs, provide expert input, and manage client relationships while driving grid resiliency and energy efficiency initiatives across