Project Engineer III

CHA Consulting, Inc.

Project Engineer III supporting electric transmission solutions at CHA Consulting, planning, designing, and delivering reliable energy solutions through engineering responsibilities.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently complete engineering design, technical analysis, and preparation of specifications and reports for electric transmission projects, including overhead and underground transmission systems and related assessments
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 system performance
Monitor project progress and performance, acting quickly to resolve operational issues and minimize delays on critical electric transmission initiatives
Take responsibility for large portions of projects with oversight from senior staff or management, including field assignments associated with transmission assets

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required
Minimum of 3 years of related engineering experience required
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or 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, etc.), as well as Microsoft Office

Benefits

Comp & perks

Collaborate with talented engineers and project managers supporting critical energy infrastructure
Make a tangible impact by advancing reliable power delivery and strengthening grid resiliency for communities

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Hard Skills & Tools

engineering designtechnical analysiscomputation methodstechnical reportsspecificationsgrid reliabilitysafetysystem performanceQA/QC proceduresregulatory standards

Soft Skills

problem-solvingproject managementcommunicationteam collaborationattention to detailanalytical thinkingresponsibilityadaptabilityleadershipoperational issue resolution

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical EngineeringEngineer-in-Training (EIT)Professional Engineer (PE)