Principal Engineer VI

Guide the Future of Asset Lifecycle Strategy as a Principal Engineer VI — Drive Reliability, Performance, and Asset Value

Ready to elevate your engineering career by shaping how critical assets perform, endure, and deliver value over time? Do you excel at tackling complex operational challenges, advancing proactive maintenance and reliability strategies, and leading teams that strengthen safety, compliance, and long‑term asset performance?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is currently seeking a Principal Engineer VI to join our Asset Management Team working remotely in Ireland. In this pivotal role, you’ll deliver technical expertise and strategic direction that shape how complex facilities and industrial operations manage assets throughout their lifecycle—enhancing reliability, strengthening safety, and improving long‑term cost performance.

• Lead all phases of complex asset management initiatives—from assessments and audits through implementation and optimization—developing asset strategies, maintenance programs, reliability plans, and supporting technical documentation while guiding cross‑disciplinary teams
• Provide expert consultation and resolve highly complex engineering challenges, ensuring compliance with stringent industry standards, operational reliability, and client performance expectations
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate detailed project phases related to preventative maintenance (PM), predictive maintenance (PdM), reliability engineering, and lifecycle planning
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior and mid‑level engineering staff, supporting their growth in asset management, maintenance optimization, and reliability methodologies
• Conduct engineering studies, system evaluations, feasibility analyses, and prepare high‑impact technical reports for clients and internal leadership
• Prepare proposals, presentations, and technical narratives for clients, industry partners, and stakeholders—demonstrating CHA’s commitment to cutting‑edge, efficient, and scalable facility solutions

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive engineering experience required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Expert knowledge of engineering fundamentals and specialty areas
• Advanced proficiency in engineering, computational, and modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.) as well as Microsoft Office
• Proven leadership skills and ability to lead teams in a collaborative environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred
• Deep understanding of QA/QC procedures, business practices, and engineering laws

• Lead high impact asset management efforts that improve reliability, reduce downtime, and extend the life of critical infrastructure and industrial facilities
• Shape proactive maintenance and reliability strategies that balance regulatory compliance, operational performance, and long term cost control
• Mentor and inspire teams focused on keeping facilities running safely, efficiently, and sustainably
• Collaborate with industry experts and company leaders in a flexible, forward thinking work environment committed to finding better ways to support our clients’ operations

Curious about the impactful work our Asset Management team is doing? Explore our capabilities and solutions at: https://www.chasolutions.com/solutions/manufacturing-advanced-technology-facilities/.

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.