Entry Level Water Wastewater Engineer

Start Strong as an Entry Level Water Wastewater Engineer — Grow Your Skills and Support Essential Water Infrastructure

Are you ready to start your engineering career on projects that help deliver clean water, protect the environment, and strengthen communities? Do you thrive in a collaborative setting where mentorship, innovation, and hands-on learning are part of every day?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking an Entry Level Water Wastewater Engineer to join our Water Team in Albany, NY. In this role, you will work alongside experienced engineers on water and wastewater projects that support critical community infrastructure. This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable real-world experience, build your technical skills, and contribute to projects that make a meaningful impact from day one.

• Assist with the planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects that improve community resilience and public health
• Support the development of technical reports, contract documents, and cost estimates under the guidance of experienced engineers
• Apply engineering principles, industry standards, and regulatory requirements to complete design and analysis tasks for water and wastewater systems
• Gain hands-on experience through field visits, site investigations, and collaboration with project teams on water and wastewater facilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering field required
• No experience required; prior internships and/or relevant coursework preferred
• Strong theoretical foundation and familiarity with engineering software (Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, 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 a variety of engineering, design, and field activities that accelerate your professional development
• Make a meaningful impact early in your career by helping deliver infrastructure that protects public health and the environment
• Join a team that values innovation, continuous learning, and creating sustainable solutions that make a lasting impact

Curious about the impactful work our Water team is doing? Explore how our team is delivering innovative water/wastewater solutions that protect vital resources and strengthen communities by visiting: CHA Water.

$75,000 - $80,000

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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