Electrical engineering design engineer (M/F)

Launch Your Career as an Electrical Engineering Designer I — Power Innovation, Support Smart Facilities, Build What’s Next

Are you eager to apply your technical curiosity to real ‑ world energy and facility challenges? Do you enjoy collaborating across disciplines to help design reliable electrical systems that support advanced manufacturing, energy efficiency, and high ‑ performance facilities?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineering Designer I to join our Generation & Energy Management Team in Hartford, CT; In this role, you’ll support the design and development of electrical systems that power manufacturing and advanced technology facilities—contributing to solutions that enhance operational performance, energy efficiency, and long‑term reliability.

CHA believes our employees should have the time and flexibility to balance work and personal commitments. We offer most employees the option of a hybrid schedule with a work week that includes both office and work from home days.

Produce and revise simple engineering drawings and sketches for electrical substation and transmission design projects 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 and MicroStation to develop construction documents

Assist with contract document preparation to build familiarity with electrical design standards, codes, and best practices supporting energy ‑ intensive and technology ‑ driven facilities

Associate’s Degree in Electrical Technology or a related technical field required

No prior experience required—related document production experience preferred

Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation is a plus

Familiarity with design software (AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.) and a willingness to learn about respective engineering discipline

Build foundational electrical design skills while supporting energy systems and facilities that drive modern manufacturing and technology

Gain exposure to multidisciplinary projects that connect power generation, energy management, and advanced facility operations

Curious about the impactful work our Generation & Energy Management Team is delivering? Explore how CHA supports manufacturing and advanced technology facilities at: chasolutions.com/solutions/manufacturing-advanced-technology-facilities/ .

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 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.