Water/Wastewater Hydraulic Modeler

Advance Your Impact as a Water/Wastewater Hydraulic Modeler — Analyze, Optimize, and Strengthen Critical Water Infrastructure Solutions

Are you ready to apply your hydraulic modeling expertise to solve complex water distribution and wastewater collection system challenges? Do you enjoy translating data into practical recommendations that improve system reliability, capacity, and long-term infrastructure planning?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Water/Wastewater Hydraulic Modeler to join our Water Team in Blacksburg, VA or Richmond, VA. In this role, you will develop and apply hydraulic models for water distribution and wastewater collection systems, supporting capacity evaluations, system optimization, rehabilitation planning, and long-term master planning. You will collaborate with engineers, planners, and project managers to turn modeling results into practical infrastructure recommendations for our clients and communities.

• Develop, calibrate, validate, and analyze hydraulic models for water distribution and wastewater collection systems, including capacity assessments, fire flow analyses, system optimization, infrastructure rehabilitation planning, and long-term master planning studies
• Perform engineering analyses and prepare technical memoranda, reports, exhibits, and supporting documentation that clearly communicate modeling assumptions, results, and recommendations
• Compile, review, and integrate GIS, field, flow-monitoring, asset, and operational data to build and maintain accurate models under the guidance of senior technical staff
• Troubleshoot model discrepancies, evaluate alternatives, and apply established engineering practices to support reliable, sustainable water and wastewater infrastructure
• Coordinate assigned modeling tasks, schedules, and deliverables with project teams, communicating risks or data gaps that could affect project progress
• Support client meetings, field investigations, and project delivery activities, taking ownership of defined workstreams with oversight from senior staff or management

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required
• Minimum of 3 years of related engineering experience required
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic modeling principles and the ability to apply engineering judgment to practical water and wastewater system challenges
• Hydraulic modeling experience required
• Experience with GIS and one or more hydraulic modeling platforms, such as WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, InfoWater Pro, or InfoWorks ICM; AutoCAD experience preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred

• Work alongside experienced engineers and modelers on complex, high‑impact water and wastewater projects
• Apply advanced modeling tools to real‑world infrastructure challenges that support community resilience
• Enjoy a flexible work environment with opportunities for collaboration, technical growth, and professional development
• Make a meaningful impact by supporting sustainable infrastructure solutions that protect water resources and public health

Curious about the impactful work our Water team is doing? Discover our innovative projects and commitment to sustainable solutions by visiting: CHA Water.

$100,000 - $120,000

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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