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.

CHA Consulting, Inc. is currently seeking an Engineering Designer I to join our Power & Manufacturing - Utilities Infrastructure/Electric Distribution Team at our office in Colonie, NY.

CHA's distribution design engineers have the deep experience and skillset to plan, design, and permit sustainable electric distribution infrastructure and all types of utility distribution systems. To realize the dependable, cost-effective interconnection of overhead and underground assets, we visualize, analyze and optimize how the system functions with itself and outside systems, and improve energy delivery and grid resilience.

The Engineering Designer I assists with the research, preparation, and creation of various types of contract or construction drawings and documents. This Engineering Designer I collaborates with design teams on multiple projects in a timely and cost-effective manner to meet client, contractual and company requirements.

At CHA, our Engineering Designer I attains knowledge of the engineering discipline standards, codes, and systems through assisting with contract document preparation. The Engineering Designer I examines drawings for errors. The Engineering Designer I uses drawing production software (REVIT, AutoCAD, MicroStation etc.) to create construction documents.

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!

Associates Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Engineering Science or related technical field required
• No prior experience required; however, prior internship(s) and/or applicable coursework preferred
• Gas distribution experience, AUD experience a plus
• Familiar with discipline-based software (REVIT, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.)
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style to suit various audiences
• Strong work ethic and desire to work in a collaborative team environment with the willingness to assist senior staff

$56,000 - $65,000

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.