Overhead Electric Transmission Engineer III
CHA Consulting, Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Atlanta • United States
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Salary
💰 $90,000 - $95,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Independently complete engineering design, technical analysis, and preparation of specifications and reports for electric overhead transmission projects, including rebuilding existing overhead transmission lines, designing new green field transmission lines, and supporting utility project scoping
- Develop computation methods, technical reports, and specifications under the guidance of senior staff or technical leadership
- Identify and resolve technical discrepancies, applying standard procedures and best practices that support grid reliability, safety, and infrastructure resilience
- Monitor project progress and performance, acting quickly to resolve operational issues and minimize delays in critical electric transmission system initiatives
- Take responsibility for large portions of projects with oversight from senior staff or management, including field assignments
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required
- Minimum of 3 years of related engineering experience required
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required; Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
- Strong working and theoretical knowledge in the respective engineering discipline with a proven ability to apply engineering knowledge in practical settings
- Understanding of QA/QC procedures and regulatory standards
- Proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, PLS-CADD, etc.), as well as Microsoft Office
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
- Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred
Benefits
- Flexible work environment with opportunities for local and occasional travel
- Collaborate with an expert team of engineers and project managers dedicated to advancing resilient energy infrastructure
- Make a tangible impact by supporting grid resiliency, energy transition solutions, and sustainable power delivery through innovative engineering work
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
engineering designtechnical analysisspecifications preparationcomputation methodstechnical reportsQA/QC proceduresregulatory standardsgrid reliabilityinfrastructure resilienceproject management
Soft Skills
communication skillscollaborative mindsetproblem-solvingoperational issue resolutionproject oversight
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Structural EngineeringEngineer-in-Training (EIT) certificationProfessional Engineer (PE) license