Sr. Principal Engineer VII

Shape the Future of Energy Delivery as a Sr. Principal Engineer VII — Advance Grid Modernization and Strengthen Energy Infrastructure

Are you a recognized industry expert who thrives on solving complex power delivery challenges and influencing how critical infrastructure is planned, designed, and delivered? Do you bring deep technical expertise in electric transmission, distribution, substations, or grid modernization, along with a passion for mentoring teams and advancing innovative energy solutions?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Principal Engineer VII to serve as a senior technical leader and subject matter expert within our Power Delivery & Integration Team. In this remote position, you will provide specialized guidance and strategic insight across electric distribution, transmission, substation, and grid modernization projects that support safe, reliable, and resilient energy delivery.

• Serve as a senior technical authority, providing specialized guidance across complex power delivery and grid infrastructure projects
• Advise project teams on advanced engineering challenges involving electric distribution, transmission, substations, and grid modernization
• Provide expert consultation on critical technical issues, helping teams and clients develop practical, defensible solutions
• Collaborate with project managers, technical teams, and business leaders to plan, scope, and deliver high-profile assignments
• Mentor engineering staff and share specialized knowledge through peer reviews and QA/QC oversight to strengthen technical capabilities across the organization
• Represent CHA through industry involvement, professional organizations, and technical presentations, as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, or a related engineering field required; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 20 years of progressive engineering experience supporting power delivery, utility, or energy infrastructure projects required
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more areas of electric distribution, transmission, substations, grid modernization, or energy delivery
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Advanced proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.) as well as Microsoft Office
• Expert understanding of applicable engineering standards, design practices, permitting requirements, and utility considerations
• Proven ability to lead through influence and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary, multi-office teams
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex technical concepts to varied audiences
• Active participation and leadership in relevant professional or industry organizations preferred

• Serve as a trusted advisor on complex power delivery and grid modernization initiatives, helping shape solutions that improve reliability, resiliency, and long-term system performance
• Contribute your expertise through a remote, part-time, as-needed role that provides flexibility while supporting some of the industry's most important infrastructure challenges

Curious about the impactful work our Power Delivery & Integration team is doing? Learn more about how CHA supports reliable energy delivery through electric distribution, transmission, substations, grid resiliency, and energy transition solutions by visiting: CHA Power Delivery & Integration.

$81.73 - $88.94

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 forward leaning, welcoming, and always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of belonging and collaboration, 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.