Engineering Designer 1

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Power Your Design Career as an Engineering Designer 1 — Help Strengthen the Future of Energy Delivery

Are you ready to turn technical concepts into practical designs that support reliable, resilient energy infrastructure? Do you enjoy detailed drafting, collaborative problem-solving, and learning how complex utility systems come together?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Designer 1 to join our Electric Transmission Team in Albany, NY; Syracuse, NY; or Atlanta, GA. In this role, you’ll support the planning and design of electric transmission projects that help move power from generation sources to the communities, businesses, and customers who depend on it. This is a great opportunity to build your technical foundation while working alongside experienced designers and engineers on essential infrastructure projects tied to grid reliability, modernization, and long-term energy delivery.

What You'll Do

• Produce and revise simple engineering drawings or sketches under the guidance of senior designers or engineers, following established technical standards
• Examine drawings for accuracy and quality with support from senior team members
• Participate in project review meetings and accompany senior staff on field assignments when appropriate
• Utilize drawing production software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, and REVIT to create construction documents
• Assist with contract document preparation in order to develop familiarity with electric transmission codes, standards, and design practices

What You Bring

• Associate’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Engineering Science, or a related technical field required
• No prior experience required—related document production experience preferred
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to problem-solving
• Familiarity with design software (AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation, etc.) and a willingness to learn electric transmission design practices

Why You'll Love It Here

• Build hands-on design experience while supporting critical transmission infrastructure that keeps power moving reliably
• Learn from experienced utility professionals on projects tied to grid resiliency, modernization, and energy delivery

Curious about the impactful work our Electric Transmission team is doing? Discover how CHA is strengthening grid resiliency and shaping the future of energy: chasolutions.com/solutions/grid-resiliency-energy-transition-solutions/ .

Salary Range

$31.25 - $33.65

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.