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Advance Your Impact as an Electric Distribution Engineer III — Power Grid Resiliency and the Energy Transition

Are you ready to take ownership of complex electric distribution engineering challenges that keep communities connected and resilient? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your expertise supports reliable power delivery, grid modernization, and a more sustainable energy future?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking an Electric Distribution Engineer III to join our Electric Distribution Team in Reading, PA or Fort Washington, PA, where you’ll play a key role in planning, designing, and implementing electric distribution infrastructure that strengthens grid resiliency and supports the evolving energy landscape. This is your opportunity to work on critical utility systems, solve technically complex challenges, and help deliver forward‑looking solutions that power communities today and into the future.

This position offers remote capabilities; however, local field work responsibilities are required.

What You'll Do:

Independently complete engineering design, technical analysis, and preparation of specifications and reports for overhead, underground, and underwater electric distribution projects
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 for safety, reliability, and resiliency
Monitor project progress and performance, acting quickly to resolve operational issues and minimize delays in critical infrastructure
Take responsibility for large portions of projects with oversight from senior staff or management, including field assignments and site assessments

What You Bring:

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 (PLS-CADD, Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.), as well as Microsoft Office
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred

Why You'll Love It Here:

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams advancing grid resiliency and energy transition initiatives
Flexible work environment with opportunities for local and occasional travel
Make a tangible impact by helping deliver reliable, resilient, and future‑ready electric infrastructure to communities

Curious about the impactful work our Electric Distribution team is doing? Discover our innovative projects and commitment to grid resiliency and energy solutions by visiting: chasolutions.com/solutions/grid-resiliency-energy-transition-solutions/.

Salary Range:

$78,000 - $87,000

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.

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.

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