Hydraulic Engineer

Advance Your Career as a Hydraulic Engineer — Design Resilient Bridge Solutions That Connect Communities

Are you ready to apply your hydraulic engineering expertise to complex bridge and transportation challenges that enhance safety, durability, and long-term performance? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your work directly supports critical infrastructure and strengthens community connections?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Hydraulic Engineer to join our Bridge Team in Hartford, CT; Burlington, MA; Keene, NH; Albany, NY; Indianapolis, IN; or Columbus, OH. In this role, you will support the planning, design, and delivery of bridge-focused transportation projects—contributing to solutions that improve resilience, manage risk, and advance the future of our transportation networks.

• Independently complete engineering design, technical analysis, and preparation of specifications and reports for bridge projects
• Develop computation methods, technical reports, and specifications under the guidance of senior staff or technical leadership
• Identify and resolve technical discrepancies, applying standard procedures and best practices for safety and infrastructure resilience
• Monitor project progress and performance, acting quickly to resolve operational issues and minimize delays in critical bridge infrastructure projects
• Take responsibility for large portions of projects with oversight from senior staff or management, including field assignments

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related disciplines required
• Minimum of 3 years of related engineering experience required
• DOT hydraulic modeling and bridge design experience required
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Demonstrates a strong working knowledge of the hydraulic engineering, including hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, bridge and/or culvert design, bridge scour evaluations, and FEMA floodplain evaluation, as well as proven ability to practically apply it in a professional environment
• Understanding of QA/QC procedures and regulatory standards
• Proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software (HEC-RAS, TR-20, SMS SRH2D, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.), as well as Microsoft Office
• Experience with Open Channel required
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred

• Work alongside experienced bridge engineers and multidisciplinary teams on impactful transportation projects
• Enjoy a flexible work environment that supports professional growth and collaboration
• Contribute to bridge solutions that enhance safety, resilience, and long-term connectivity for the communities we serve 

Curious about the impactful work our Bridge team is doing? Discover our innovative projects and commitment to safe, resilient infrastructure by visiting: chasolutions.com/solutions/transportation/.

$90,000 - $95,000

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.

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