Senior Mechanical Engineer

Lead with Expertise as a Senior Mechanical Engineer – Power Innovation, Reliability, and Next‑Generation Energy Solutions

Are you a seasoned engineering professional ready to tackle complex power, energy, and industrial facility challenges? Do you excel at delivering high‑performance solutions that enhance reliability, efficiency, and resilience for mission‑critical operations?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Generation & Energy Management Team in Albany, NY; Buffalo, NY; Syracuse, NY; Rochester, NY; or St. Catharines, ON. In this pivotal role, you’ll lead innovative solutions, mentor technical teams, and help clients modernize their generation assets to improve energy resilience and achieve long‑term operational success.

• Lead the technical execution of complex engineering designs, technical reports, and specifications for power generation, energy management, and industrial facility projects
• Provide expert consultation and resolve highly complex technical issues across various areas of advanced technology
• Lead advanced technical projects, collaborating with other engineering departments and project management staff to deliver sustainable solutions
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive engineering experience required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Expert knowledge of the respective engineering discipline with a proven ability to apply best practices
• Advanced proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.)
• Strong understanding of QA/QC procedures, business practices, and engineering laws
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; persuasive and articulate in all settings
• Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Lead energy projects that promote sustainable energy solutions and optimize efficiency
• Collaborate with experienced professionals and accelerate your growth from day one in a culture that values innovation, advocacy, and project excellence
• Enjoy a flexible work environment with opportunities for travel and professional development

Curious about the impactful work our Generation & Energy Management team is doing? Discover our commitment to visionary design by visiting: chasolutions.com/solutions/manufacturing-advanced-technology-facilities/.

$125,000 - $135,000

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.