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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.

CHA Consulting, Inc. is currently seeking an Engineer III to join our Power & Manufacturing - Utilities Infrastructure/Electric Substation Team at our Hartford, CT office location.

CHA Consulting, Inc. is looking to hire the Engineer III position to work in our Rocky Hill, CT office. This is a hybrid position, so the candidate will be allowed to work remotely, but must also work at the physical office several times a week. The Engineer III position conducts the design development, implementation, and technical analysis of various systems to implement new products, or changes to an existing scheme, to suit individual client needs. At CHA, our Engineer III has a broad knowledge of engineering procedures and assists in the resolution of complex problems. This position will also aid senior engineering staff in preparing technical reports, contract documents and cost estimates for various engineering tasks.

Specifically, the Engineer III position will perform the following duties:

Independently complete routine development of engineering design, preparation of specifications, compile technical reports and other activities requiring knowledge of standard
• principles and techniques;
• Perform work on projects involving more complex procedures and techniques;
• Responsible for development of computation methods, technical reports and technical specifications at the direction of senior engineering staff, the section manager or the technical
• director using the standards established by the technical group;
• Assist senior engineering staff in the preparation of contract documents;
• Recognizes technical discrepancies in analytical results, makes appropriate corrections and follows standard procedures established by the technical group;
• Develop a familiarity with company standards, client expectations and typical engineering practices;
• Monitor progress and performance against the project plan;
• Act immediately to resolve operational problems and minimize delays;
• Identify, develop, and gather technical resources necessary to complete assignments;
• May be responsible for large portions of projects with supervision from senior engineering staff, the section manager or the technical director;
• Accompany senior engineering staff on field assignments when appropriate; and
• Perform other appropriate related engineering duties necessary to complete assignments.

The Engineer III position will also work on the following projects:

• Substation Terminal Upgrade Project:
  • Design and analyze DC/AC elementary, relay panel wiring, and Civil Drawings for the Substation Terminal upgrade project to accommodate the 69 to 115 kV voltage conversion, which adds reliability to the system while being able to accommodate any future load growth.
• Development of System Protection Relay Settings
  • Develop system short circuit model, existing protection relay settings, design required modifications, and ensure coordination of protection devices
• Design System Model
  • Independently design the 115 & 33 kV system model on EasyPower to coordinate the Time current curves for the system and fault duties on the 33 kV buss at client's Substation.
• Analysis of Test Reports
  • Manage and analyze test reports for NERC PRC standards during audits for utility companies and provide auditors with accurate data and help the utility avoid potential non-compliance
• Power Flow Studies
  • Analyze power flow studies to view the impact of connection 7.5 MW of fuel cell generation on the system installed at the client's location
• Monitoring Outages for Utility Companies
  • Track and monitor outages for the utility companies. Calculate reliability stats such as SAIDI, CAIDI, MAIFI, and ASAI, which in turn helps get a better understanding of where system hardening is necessary

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!

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering or related field
• Fundaments of Engineering (FE) qualification in electrical and computer; and two (2) years of experience as an engineer (at any level), which includes two (2) years of experience with the following: Analysis of power distribution and design of electric substations; NERC audits; andAutoCAD and Easy-Power

$85,000 - $99,000

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 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.