Engineer I

Start Strong as an Engineer I — Design, Learn, and Support Essential Water Infrastructure

Are you ready to begin your engineering career contributing to projects that strengthen public health and build more resilient communities? Do you enjoy working in a team-driven environment where curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning shape your day-to-day experience?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking an Engineer I to join our Water Team in Indianapolis, IN. In this role, you’ll support the planning and design of critical water, wastewater, and stormwater systems—gaining hands-on experience while working alongside experienced engineers and project teams. This is a great opportunity to grow your technical foundation, explore diverse infrastructure projects, and make a meaningful contribution from the start of your career.

• Assist in the design, development, and implementation of technical solutions for water/wastewater system rehabilitation projects
• Support senior engineers in preparing technical reports, contract documents, and cost estimates
• Perform calculations and design tasks using industry standards, regulatory guidelines, and best practices for water/wastewater system optimization
• Join field assignments with senior staff to gain hands-on experience in assessment, planning, and rehabilitation of water/wastewater systems

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required
• No experience required; however prior internships and/or relevant coursework are preferred
• Strong theoretical foundation and familiarity with engineering software (Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication skills and a desire to work in a collaborative team
• Participation in professional engineering society/organization preferred
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification a plus

• Gain exposure to fieldwork and technical problem-solving in critical water/wastewater infrastructure
• Flexible work environment with opportunities for local and occasional travel
• Make a real impact by helping deliver reliable, resilient, and sustainable water/wastewater systems to communities

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/.

$73,000 - $77,000

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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