Drinking Water Engineer

Shape the Future of Clean Water as a Drinking Water Engineer – Modernize and Protect Water Infrastructure

Are you ready to make a significant impact with your advanced engineering skills in water treatment? Do you excel at solving intricate challenges and participating in projects that deliver clean, healthy water to communities?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Drinking Water Engineer to join our Water/Wastewater Team in Indianapolis, IN and lead the way in designing, developing, and implementing innovative water treatment solutions. This is your opportunity to take ownership of complex projects, mentor junior engineers, and play a pivotal role in advancing our technical capabilities for sustainable, resilient infrastructure.

• Provide advanced judgement and analysis techniques to complete complex engineering designs, technical reports, specifications, and contract documents for water treatment projects
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate detailed phases of projects with other engineering disciplines and project management staff
• Design and optimize water treatment facilities for both public and industrial applications, prioritizing water quality, regulatory compliance, and public health protection
• Assess and improve aging infrastructure to enhance reliability and resilience of water distribution systems
• Monitor project progress and performance to ensure efficient production and minimize issues in vital water infrastructure
• Complete projects within budget and scheduling constraints, supporting sustainable and cost-effective solutions
• Provide guidance and technical review for junior engineering staff

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering required
• Minimum of 4 years of discipline-specific engineering experience required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Proficient in all aspects of water treatment design from supply to treatment plant and distribution system
• Knowledge of water treatment design standards
• Advanced proficiency in engineering, computational, and modeling software (Revit, Plant3D, Civil 3D, WaterCAD, WaterGEMS, etc.), as well as Microsoft Office
• Strong knowledge of QA/QC procedures, business practices, and engineering laws
• Proven leadership skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred

• Lead challenging water treatment projects that push the boundaries of engineering
• Mentor and inspire junior engineers dedicated to delivering sustainable solutions
• Collaborate with talented professionals across disciplines in a flexible work environment

Curious about the impactful work our Water/Wastewater team is doing? Discover our innovative projects and commitment to sustainable solutions by visiting: chasolutions.com/solutions/water-wastewater-sewer/.

$105,000 - $120,000

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.