Principal Engineer VI

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Principal Engineer VI to join their Asset Management Team. In this pivotal role, you will deliver technical expertise and strategic direction for managing assets throughout their lifecycle, enhancing reliability and improving long-term cost performance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead all phases of complex asset management initiatives—from assessments and audits through implementation and optimization—developing asset strategies, maintenance programs, reliability plans, and supporting technical documentation while guiding cross ‑ disciplinary teams
• Provide expert consultation and resolve highly complex engineering challenges, ensuring compliance with stringent industry standards, operational reliability, and client performance expectations
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate detailed project phases related to preventative maintenance (PM), predictive maintenance (PdM), reliability engineering, and lifecycle planning
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior and mid ‑ level engineering staff, supporting their growth in asset management, maintenance optimization, and reliability methodologies
• Conduct engineering studies, system evaluations, feasibility analyses, and prepare high ‑ impact technical reports for clients and internal leadership
• Prepare proposals, presentations, and technical narratives for clients, industry partners, and stakeholders—demonstrating CHA’s commitment to cutting ‑ edge, efficient, and scalable facility solutions

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering required
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive engineering experience required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Expert knowledge of engineering fundamentals and specialty areas
• Advanced proficiency in engineering, computational, and modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.) as well as Microsoft Office
• Proven leadership skills and ability to lead teams in a collaborative environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Deep understanding of QA/QC procedures, business practices, and engineering laws
• Master's degree preferred
• Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred