Hydraulic Engineer

Hydraulic Engineer

Location:

US-GA-Atlanta | US-SC-Columbia | US-NY-Albany | US-CT-Rocky Hill | US-IN-Indianapolis | US-OH-Columbus | United States, Remote-Works from Home

At CHA, we believe in the power of clean water, resilient energy, safer roads, and structures that harmoniously blend with their surroundings. We create solutions, help people, and improve our world. We embed ourselves in our communities, taking pride in improving the places we live. Our commitment to inclusion, diversity, dignity, sustainability, and accountability drives us to reduce our environmental footprint and bring greener solutions to our clients.

Together, every day.

CHA Consulting, Inc. is currently seeking a Hydraulic Engineer to join our Infrastructure - Bridge Team working remotely or at our offices in Atlanta, GA;
Hartford, CT;
Albany, NY;
Columbia, SC;
Indianapolis, IN; or Columbus, OH
.

This position offers fully remote capabilities; however, occasional on-site responsibilities may be required if you are located near a CHA office.

CHA’s bridge team is recognized as one of the leading innovators in the industry. We lead bridge design, developing new solutions that reduce cost and maintenance and utilize accelerated bridge construction (ABC) techniques to minimize road closure impacts. We incorporate collaborative and diverse thinking with practical, cost‑effective designs that responsibly improve mobility and safety throughout the United States.

The Hydraulic Engineer conducts the design development, implementation, and technical analysis of various systems to implement new products or changes to existing schemes that suit individual client needs. The professional works on multiple projects in a timely and cost‑effective manner to meet client, contractual, and company requirements.

The Hydraulic Engineer monitors progress and performance against the project plan, acting immediately to resolve operational problems and minimize delays, recognizing technical discrepancies in analytical results, and making appropriate corrections. This individual identifies, develops, and gathers technical resources necessary to complete assignments and completes field assignments when appropriate.

At CHA, you can build a career and find your passion across our diverse business lines and project teams. Being part of CHA means being part of a team of talented professionals, where you’ll find support for your career growth and the opportunity to impact our industry and communities. Find your “why” at CHA!

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering is required
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of related engineering experience is required
• Hydraulic experience required
• Demonstrates a strong working knowledge of the hydraulic engineering field, including scour calculations, FEMA floodway, and bridge hydraulic analysis, as well as proven ability to practically apply it in a professional environment
• Proficient in engineering, computational, and modeling software (HEC‑RAS, TR‑20, SMS SRH2D, AutoCAD, Micro Station, etc.)
• Experience with open channel required
• Understands QA/QC procedures
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style to suit various audiences
• Desire to work in a collaborative team environment with willingness to assist more senior staff
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software required
• Participation in a professional engineering society/organization is preferred

$90,000 - $100,000

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 lean, 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.