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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 a Distribution Planner Ito join our Power and Manufacturing - Utilities Infrastructure/Electric Distribution Team at our office in Syracuse, NY.
CHA’s distribution design engineers have the deep experience and skillset to plan, design, and permit sustainable electric distribution infrastructure and all types of utility distribution systems. To realize the dependable, cost-effective interconnection of overhead and underground assets, we visualize, analyze and optimize how the system functions with itself and outside systems, and improve energy delivery and grid resilience.
CHA’s Distribution Planners have the deep experience and skill set to plan, design, and permit electric distribution infrastructure and all types of utility distribution systems. To realize the dependable, cost-effective interconnection of overhead and underground assets, we visualize, analyze and optimize how the system functions with itself and outside systems.
The Distribution Planner I is responsible for learning the client's GIS design systems and construction standards, data entry and analysis of electric distribution networks with our client(s) as well as understanding system issues and the appropriate following steps under the direction and supervision of the Distribution Planner and/or Sr. Distribution Planner.
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!
- High School diploma required, Associate’s degree in a related field preferred
- Valid driver's license required
- No experience is required; however, prior internship(s) and/or applicable coursework preferred
- Experience with power distribution is preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required
- Proficiency in ArcGIS is preferred
- Must have ability to learn Work Management systems, AutoCAD, and SAP
- Ability to work in fast-paced and team/group environments
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organization skills
- Ability to work/stand for long periods of time in various weather conditions
- Ability to travel (50% of the time within the region)
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.
