Field Assistant II

Kickstart Your Field Career as a Field Assistant II — Support Sewer System Assessments that Keep Communities Running

Are you ready to get hands-on in the field while contributing to critical infrastructure that protects public health and the environment? Do you enjoy working outdoors, tackling real-world challenges, and being part of a team that values accuracy, safety, and collaboration?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Field Assistant II to join our Water Team in Charlotte, NC. In this role, you’ll work alongside engineers and technical professionals to collect data, support inspections, and assist with evaluating sanitary sewer systems—playing a meaningful role in maintaining and improving essential infrastructure systems.

• Conduct inspections of sanitary sewer systems—including flow monitoring, smoke testing, manhole inspections, and field investigations—to identify inflow and infiltration
• Collect, organize, and review field data to ensure accuracy and support reporting and analysis efforts
• Support engineering staff on sewer assessment and rehabilitation projects by contributing to technical field tasks and data‑driven project needs
• Report inspection findings in accordance with established technical standards, regulations, and client/company protocols

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Surveys required
• Ability to operate various computer programs associated with sanitary sewer study
• Strong knowledge of basic mathematics and formulas and familiarity with safety rules and regulations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Team‑oriented mindset with the willingness to assist mid‑ and senior‑level field and engineering staff
• Ability to work in confined spaces and outdoors, tolerate extreme environmental conditions, and lift/carry 30 lbs. regularly
• Valid driver’s license required with the ability to travel as needed
• NASSCO and Confined Space Entry certifications preferred

• Build hands-on experience across field inspections, system monitoring, and data collection on meaningful infrastructure projects
• Work in a dynamic, outdoor environment with opportunities for local travel—and see the direct impact of your work in the communities we serve
• Learn alongside experienced field staff and engineers who are committed to mentoring and supporting your professional growth

Curious about the impactful work our Water team is doing? Discover how CHA supports water, wastewater, and sewer systems through innovative planning, design, and sustainable infrastructure solutions: chasolutions.com/solutions/water-wastewater-sewer/.

$23 - $25

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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