Entry Level Water/Wastewater Engineer

Get Closer to the Work You Want to Do as an Entry Level Water/Wastewater Engineer

Start your engineering career by contributing to water and wastewater projects that support public health, protect the environment, and strengthen communities.

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking an Entry Level Water/Wastewater Engineer to join our Water Team in Richmond, VA. You will work alongside experienced engineers and project professionals while building practical skills in infrastructure planning, design, analysis, and field assessment.

From your first day, you will have opportunities to contribute to meaningful assignments, learn from people with deep technical expertise, and develop a strong foundation for your engineering career.

• Assist with the planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Support the preparation of engineering calculations, technical reports, contract documents, and cost estimates
• Apply engineering principles, industry standards, and regulatory requirements to assigned design and analysis tasks
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, designers, and other technical professionals
• Participate in field visits and site assessments to document existing conditions, support data collection, and gain firsthand project experience
• Help develop practical solutions for water distribution, wastewater collection, treatment, and related infrastructure needs

• 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 (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, 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

• Accelerate your career with hands-on project experience and mentorship from industry experts
• Enjoy a dynamic role that combines office collaboration, field exposure, and occasional travel
• Be part of meaningful projects that strengthen water infrastructure and create lasting community impact

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: CHA Water/Wastewater.

$74,000 - $78,000

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 forward leaning, welcoming, and always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of belonging and collaboration, 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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