Principal Utilities Specialist

Finding a better way.

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. We help People. We improve our world. At CHA, we embed ourselves in our communities - and take pride in improving things where we live. At the foundation is a commitment to inclusion and diversity and choosing to treat everyone with dignity and respect. We also take accountability for making decisions that promote sustainability in our business and our designs. We are on a mission to reduce our environmental footprint and bring greener solutions to our clients. We are responsibly creating a more sustainable future in ways that we can all see and touch. Together. Every day.

CHA Consulting, Inc. is currently seeking a Principal Utilities Specialist to join our Power & Manufacturing - Utilities Infrastructure/Electric Transmission & Substations Team remotely from home. 

CHA’s dedicated team of electric transmission and substation professionals prioritizes safety and technical excellence - from initial surveying and assessment to planning, permitting, research, and comprehensive design and engineering. We are committed to delivering top-tier solutions for both new and existing electrical power infrastructure. We specialize in all types and the full spectrum of power delivery systems. Whether it's AC or DC, overhead or underground, submarine, or indoor/outdoor installations, we cover it all. Our expertise extends to various insulation mediums, including air, gas, liquid, or solid, catering to transmission, distribution, and generation needs. We seamlessly handle AC/DC conversion across diverse applications, from traditional fossil fuels to cutting-edge renewable energy projects, and our proficiency extends to working with electrical-mechanical systems, seamlessly transitioning from legacy to intelligent protection and control systems. Our recognition in the industry is a testament to our prowess in automation, SCADA, communication design, and engineering.

The Principal Utilities Specialist is responsible for completing senior level utility assignments in compliance with construction, client, and industry standards, as well as acts as a liaison between the organization and clients. This key position at CHA provides oversight associated with a variety of projects and ensures all contract provisions are managed appropriately.

CHA’s Principal Utilities Specialist ensures system design and installation complies with local, state, and federal code requirements. This lead position requires expert communication with engineers, technical and construction staff, and clients. The Principal Utilities Specialist mentors and leads field operations and conducts independent field work

At CHA, you can build a career and find your passion across our diverse business lines and project teams. Being part of CHA means being part of a team of talented professionals, where you’ll find support for your career growth and the opportunity to impact our industry and our communities. Find your “why” at CHA!

• Associate degree in a related field required; Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Valid US driver’s license required
• A minimum of 15 years of related experience is required
• Strong knowledge of overhead line construction and/or gas distribution construction
• Experience in management of overhead line crews
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, & Excel is required
• Strong ability to work in a team environment
• Must have the ability to physically navigate the field
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style to suit various audiences
• Ability to travel required 

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.

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