Hydraulic Engineer

About the role

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Hydraulic Engineer to join our Bridge Team in Hartford, CT; Burlington, MA; Keene, NH; Albany, NY; Indianapolis, IN; or Columbus, OH.

Responsibilities

• Independently complete engineering design, technical analysis, and preparation of specifications and reports for bridge projects
• Develop computation methods, technical reports, and specifications under the guidance of senior staff or technical leadership
• Identify and resolve technical discrepancies, applying standard procedures and best practices for safety and infrastructure resilience
• Monitor project progress and performance, acting quickly to resolve operational issues and minimize delays in critical bridge infrastructure projects
• Take responsibility for large portions of projects with oversight from senior staff or management, including field assignments

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related disciplines required
• Minimum of 3 years of related engineering experience required
• DOT hydraulic modeling and bridge design experience required
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a strong working knowledge of the hydraulic engineering, including hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, bridge and/or culvert design, bridge scour evaluations, and FEMA floodplain evaluation, as well as proven ability to practically apply it in a professional environment
• Understanding of QA/QC procedures and regulatory standards
• Proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software (HEC-RAS, TR-20, SMS SRH2D, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.), as well as Microsoft Office
• Experience with Open Channel required

Skills

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred

Benefits

Salary Range: $90,000 - $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.

Culture/EEO Statement: 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.