Water/Wastewater Engineer

Take the Lead as a Water/Wastewater Engineer — Oversee Critical Projects, Strengthen Systems, Create Meaningful Results

Are you an experienced engineer looking to take on meaningful challenges that improve the systems communities rely on every day? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where technical excellence, innovation, and mentorship drive project success?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineer to join our Water Team in Blacksburg, VA or Richmond, VA. In this role, you will serve as a technical leader on complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects, helping clients address critical challenges through thoughtful planning, innovative design, and practical engineering solutions. In this role, you will have the opportunity to guide project delivery, support the development of emerging professionals, and contribute to resilient infrastructure that supports public health and long-term community growth.

• Provide advanced judgement and analysis techniques to complete complex engineering designs, technical reports, specifications, and contract documents for water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate detailed phases of projects with other engineering disciplines and project management staff
• Monitor project progress and performance to ensure efficient production and minimize issues in vital 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 Engineering required
• Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience required
• Linear design experience (distribution and collection systems) or water treatment or wastewater treatment process experience required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Advanced proficiency in engineering, computational, and modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, 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

• Make a lasting impact through meaningful water infrastructure projects that support public health and sustainable growth
• Grow as a trusted technical leader while mentoring the next generation of engineering talent
• Join a connected team of problem-solvers where collaboration, flexibility, and innovation are part of every project day

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

$87,000 - $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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