Senior Mechanical Engineer

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.

We are currently seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Advanced Energy/Generation & Energy Management Team from any of the following CHA office locations: Albany, NY; Syracuse, NY; Rochester, NY; or Boston, MA. 

CHA believes our employees should have the time and flexibility to balance work and personal commitments. This role provides the option of a hybrid schedule with a work week that includes both office and work from home days.

At CHA, our Advanced Energy team is at the forefront of transforming the energy landscape. We partner with our clients to expand and improve their operations, reduce costs, and enhance their competitiveness with cutting-edge, cost-effective solutions.  As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to work on innovative projects that balance cost-saving measures with long-term sustainability goals. We specialize in innovative energy conservation projects and transitions from carbon-based fuels to cleaner energy sources—pioneering solutions that minimize operational disruption and maximize results. With a deep expertise across energy conservation, clean energy transitions, and sustainable practices, we offer a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on the future of energy.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer in this position is required to provide advanced judgment and analysis techniques for the design development and technical analysis of various systems to suit individual client needs. This key role is responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating detailed phases of a project independently with other engineering disciplines and project management staff.  This person must also be capable of directing junior engineers and leading the day-to-day activity of a small team working on the project.  The professional in this role would also work with and mentor junior staff members and provide technical review of their work as needed.

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!

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required 
• Minimum 10 years' progressive engineering experience required 
• Expert knowledge of the respective engineering discipline(s) with a proven ability to practically apply best practices
• Proficient in MS Office software required
• Understands QA/QC procedures and understands basic business practices and laws related to engineering
• Advanced proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.)
• Familiar with and advocates for the company’s standards for quality control and compliance
• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills and effectively work in a collaborative environment 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Active participation in a professional engineering society/organization preferred
• Proven ability to lead a team
• Other duties as assigned 

$105,000-$126,000

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. 

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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