Lead Structural Engineer

Lead Structural Engineer

Are you motivated by complex challenges and driven to apply your structural expertise to infrastructure that keeps communities safe, resilient, and connected? Do you thrive in a role where technical leadership, mentorship, and project delivery intersect?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Lead Structural Engineer to join our Gas Team in Hartford, CT, supporting critical natural gas infrastructure projects that strengthen grid resiliency and advance energy system reliability. In this role, you will lead sophisticated engineering efforts, collaborate across disciplines, and provide technical guidance that helps deliver safe, compliant, and forward-thinking gas solutions for our clients and communities.

What You'll Do:

• Provide advanced judgment and analysis techniques to complete complex engineering designs, technical reports, specifications, and contract documents for gas infrastructure projects
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate detailed phases of projects with other engineering disciplines and project management staff
• Monitor project progress and performance to ensure efficient production and minimize issues in critical gas systems
• Complete projects within budget and scheduling constraints, supporting reliable and cost-effective gas solutions
• Provide guidance and technical review for junior engineering staff

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering required
• Minimum of 4 years of discipline-specific engineering experience required
• Experience with structural inspections, report writing, and developing cost proposals for structural work preferred
• Proven ability to develop structural solutions to unique utility attachment issues preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; NBIS certificate is a plus
• Advanced proficiency in engineering, computational, and modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.), as well as Microsoft Office
• Strong knowledge of QA/QC procedures, business practices, and engineering laws.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Lead challenging gas infrastructure projects that support reliable energy delivery and community safety
• Mentor and inspire junior engineers contributing to the development of resilient gas systems
• Collaborate with talented professionals across disciplines in a flexible, supportive work environment

Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000

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.