Entry Level Highway Engineer

Finding a better way.

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 an Entry Level Highway Engineer to join our Infrastructure – Highway & Rail Team at our office in Rochester, NY; Syracuse, NY; or Buffalo, NY.

CHA was founded more than 70 years ago to design innovative transportation infrastructure.  Our highway professionals have planned, developed and provided solutions to municipalities, metropolitan planning organizations, public and private authorities, and state transportation agencies.  Addressing the immediate travel needs and expectations of today’s society and anticipating the mobility and modal challenges and opportunities of the future requires comprehensive planning, engineering and a commitment to innovation and sustainable design. CHA’s transportation team embraces new challenges from roads and highways to roundabouts and rail lines.

Working closely with professional engineers, the Entry Level Highway Engineer assists in the design development, implementation, and technical analysis of various systems to implement new products, or changes to an existing scheme, to suit individual client needs. At CHA, our Entry Level Highway Engineer works on multiple projects in a timely and cost-effective manner to meet client, contractual and company requirements. 

The Entry Level Highway Engineer aids in preparing technical reports, contract documents and cost estimates for various engineering tasks. The professional in this role performs simple calculations and engineering design using the standards established by federal, state, and local regulations, as well as the company, group, and clients. This individual solves routine problems by applying defined procedures and attends field assignments when appropriate.

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!

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering is required
• EIT certification is preferred
• No prior experience required; however, prior internship(s) and/or applicable coursework preferred
• Demonstrates a strong willingness to learn about the respective engineering discipline
• Has a strong theoretical knowledge in the respective engineering field
• Familiar with engineering, computational, and modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software required
• Desire to work in a collaborative team environment with the willingness to assist mid and senior level engineering and project management staff
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style to suit various audiences  

$65,000 - $75,000

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. 

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.