Senior Structural Engineer

Company Overview

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, help people, and improve our world. Our commitment to inclusion and diversity, sustainability, and community pride drives us to reduce our environmental footprint and bring greener solutions to clients.

CHA Consulting, Inc. is currently seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our Infrastructure – Bridge Team at our Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, or Syracuse, NY office.

As a Senior Structural Engineer on our bridge team, you will lead technical projects from conception to completion, provide guidance to multiple engineering teams, oversee ABC techniques and cost-effective designs, and train new staff. You will also collaborate across departments to ensure high-quality, safe, and timely bridge solutions nationwide.

• Provide advanced engineering guidance and oversight for multiple teams and projects.

• Lead design, analysis, and construction support activities, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

• Mentor and train junior engineers and contribute to professional development of the team.

• Engage with cross-functional teams to incorporate best practices and innovative bridge solutions.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required;
  Master’s degree preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Minimum 15 years of progressive engineering experience required
• Expert knowledge of structural engineering with a proven ability to apply best practices
• Proficiency with MS Office and engineering software (Revit, AutoCAD, Micro Station, etc.)
• Understanding of QA/QC procedures, business practices, and applicable engineering laws
• Familiarity with company quality control and compliance standards
• Strong leadership skills and effective collaboration in a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Deep knowledge of structural fundamentals in specialty areas
• Active participation in a professional engineering society or organization preferred
• Proven ability to lead and develop engineering teams

$138,000 - $165,000

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation.

We celebrate the values of inclusion and equality and advocate for 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.