Senior Transmission Lines Engineer

WHY CHA?

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.

We are currently seeking a Senior Transmission Lines Engineer to join our Power & Manufacturing - Utilities Infrastructure/Electric Transmission and Substations Team at our Atlanta, Georgia office. Working remotely from home may be an option for the right candidate.

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.

YOUR IMPACT

CHA’s dedicated team of electric transmission and substation professionals prioritizes safety and technical excellence - from initial surveying and assessment to planning, permitting, research, and comprehensive design and engineering. We are committed to delivering top-tier solutions for both new and existing electrical power infrastructure. We specialize in all types and the full spectrum of power delivery systems. Whether it's AC or DC, overhead or underground, submarine, or indoor/outdoor installations, we cover it all. Our expertise extends to various insulation mediums, including air, gas, liquid, or solid, catering to transmission, distribution, and generation needs. We seamlessly handle AC/DC conversion across diverse applications, from traditional fossil fuels to cutting-edge renewable energy projects, and our proficiency extends to working with electrical-mechanical systems, seamlessly transitioning from legacy to intelligent protection and control systems. Our recognition in the industry is a testament to our prowess in automation, SCADA, communication design, and engineering.

The Senior Transmission Lines Engineer, a key role at CHA, leads the technical execution of projects within his/her discipline and provides expert consultation in one or more areas of the respective field of engineering. At CHA, our Senior Transmission Lines Engineer, plans, schedules, conducts and coordinates detailed phases of a project independently with other engineering disciplines and project management staff. This key role provides guidance, mentorship, and technical review of work completed by junior level staff. This role is also responsible for providing technical development of proposals and external presentations (i.e., clients, public, regulatory agency, etc.)

The Senior Transmission Lines Engineer is also expected to be able to resolve highly complex technical issues, and continuously monitor the progress and performance on a project to ensure efficient production and uncover potential problems. Addiotionally, they are expected to recognize technical discrepancies in analytical results and make appropriate corrections following standard procedures and recommends alterations to development and design to improve quality of design.

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!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering required Professional Engineer License (PE) required Minimum of 10 years progressive engineering experience is required Experience with overhead transmission lines engineering design Advanced proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.) Ability to execute projects up to 500kV Understands QA/QC procedures and understands basic business practices and laws related to engineering Ability to demonstrate leadership skills and effectively work in a collaborative environment; proven ability to lead a team and work under time and budget constraints Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style to suit various audiences Proficiency with MS Office software required Active role in a professional engineering society/organization preferred

CULTURE/EEO STATEMENT

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.