Principal Water Supply Engineer

Drive What’s Next as a Principal Water Supply Engineer — Lead Critical Systems and Advance Resilient Infrastructure

Are you passionate about helping communities maintain safe, reliable drinking water systems? Do you enjoy leading projects, solving practical engineering challenges, and working with teams to improve public infrastructure?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is currently seeking a Principal Water Supply Engineer to join our Water Team in Indianapolis, IN. In this senior leadership role, you’ll help deliver important drinking water projects from planning and design through construction and start-up. You’ll work on projects involving water treatment facilities, distribution systems, storage facilities, and source supply infrastructure that support public health and long-term community growth.

• Lead drinking water infrastructure projects from initial planning through construction and completion
• Oversee engineering studies, designs, reports, and technical documentation
• Provide guidance on water treatment, storage, and distribution system improvements
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and clients to keep projects moving forward
• Mentor junior staff and support technical quality across projects
• Evaluate existing water systems and recommend practical, sustainable solutions
• Prepare reports and presentations for clients, regulatory agencies, and internal leadership
• Support proposals and help communicate technical concepts in a clear, client-friendly manner

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 15 years of engineering experience required, preferably related to drinking water systems
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Strong understanding of water treatment and distribution infrastructure
• Experience with engineering and modeling software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Plant3D, Civil 3D, or WaterCAD
• Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
• Familiarity with engineering standards, QA/QC practices, and regulatory requirements

• Work on projects that directly support public health and community infrastructure
• Help modernize and improve drinking water systems across the region
• Collaborate with experienced engineers and industry professionals
• Be part of a team that values practical thinking, teamwork, and long-term solutions
• Opportunity to lead meaningful projects and mentor the next generation of engineers

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

$150,000 - $170,000

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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