Engineer IV

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 Engineer IV to join our Power & Manufacturing - Gas Team at our Colonie, NY, Syracuse, NY or, Norwell, MA location.

CHA has a long track record of delivering safe, cost-efficient, and reliable designs for gas transmission pipelines, custody transfer stations, distribution mains, regulator stations, and customer connections. Our team can also certify plans and help gas utilities navigate the process of bringing infrastructure projects into regulatory compliance and enhance quality control.

At CHA, our Engineer IV provides advanced judgment and analysis techniques for 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. This key role is responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating detailed phases of a project independently with other engineering disciplines and project management staff. The Engineer IV mentors junior staff members and provides technical review of their work as needed.

The Engineer IV recommends alterations to development and design to improve quality of products and/or procedures as well as selects proper procedures to self-check his/her own work for completeness and accuracy in technical reports and calculations. The professional in this role identifies, develops, and gathers technical resources necessary to complete assignments. This individual also continuously monitors the progress and performance of the engineering design development against the project work plan.

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 Mechnical Engineering required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Minimum of 4 years of discipline specific engineering experience required
• Experience with Natural Gas Piping or Process Piping
• Thorough knowledge of 49 CFR part 192 and referenced codes such as but not limited to: ASME BPVC, B31 piping codes and related.
• Experience in sizing and selection of pressure regulation, over pressure devices, heat exchangers, vessel, heaters, meters, and piping components
• 3D modeling skill such as Plant 3D in the AutoCAD and the ability to interface with designers in the 3D environment.
• Ability to oversee integration of muti-discipline models and CADD coordination to generate drawing sets.
• Experience with Caesar II piping stress analysis as applied to B31.8, B31.3, or B31.1 piping.
• Hydronic system design and the selection and specification of pumps, boilers, control valves, pipe sizing, and associated safety systems.
• Ability to defend and present designs in a process hazard analysis, PHA, or similar hazard analysis environment.
• Demonstrates a strong knowledge of the respective engineering discipline with the proven ability to practically apply engineering best practices
• Advanced proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.)
• Familiar with QA/QC procedures and understands basic business practices and laws related to engineering
• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills and effectively work in a collaborative environment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style to suit various audiences
• Proficiency with MS Office software required
• An active role in a professional engineering society/organization preferred.

$95,000 - $111,000

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.