Principal Electrical Engineering Designer

 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 Electrical Engineering Designer to join our Power & Manufacturing – Generation & Energy Management Team at our Colonie, NY office.

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

CHA is a leader in sustainable district energy, power and thermal generation systems. Our approach includes critical systems that are maintainable and operable with redundant, fail-safe backups. Our expertise encompasses gas turbines, steam turbines, reciprocating engines, gas plants, biomass plants, coal-fired boiler plants, chiller plants, high-voltage substation, and more. From the early stages of master planning and permitting through comprehensive detailed design, we partner with our clients to create solutions that provide reliable, sustainable energy.

The Principal Electrical Engineering Designer, a key contributor at CHA, leads and oversees the research, preparation, and creation of various types of contracts, or construction, drawings. At CHA, the Principal Electrical Engineering Designer collaborates with design teams on multiple projects in a timely and cost-effective manner to meet client, contractual and company requirements. This key role provides direct guidance and supervision to other engineering designers.

The Principal Electrical Engineering Designer produces and revises routine drawings and examines complex contract documents/drawings for errors. The professional in this role has proficient knowledge of the engineering discipline standards, codes, and systems and is familiar with company standards, client expectations and typical engineering practices. This individual prepares project “As-Built” documentation, completes field assignments when appropriate, and conducts and participates in project review meetings. The Principal Electrical Engineering Designer also aides in the development of technical reports, material costs and construction estimates.

The Principal Electrical Engineering Designer uses drawing production software (REVIT, AutoCAD, MicroStation etc.) to create construction documents.

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!

• Associates Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Engineering Science, or related technical field is required
• A minimum of 12 years’ experience of with document production experience in the related engineering discipline
• Demonstrates an expert working knowledge about the respective engineering discipline
• Demonstrates a strong expertise and ability in design drawing layout
• Proficient with discipline-based software (REVIT, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.)
• Exhibits strong problem-solving capabilities
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style to suit various audiences
• Strong work ethic and desire to work in a collaborative team environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

$44.23 - $53.12

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.