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

• Strong working knowledge of hydraulic engineering, including hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, bridge and/or culvert design, bridge scour evaluations, and FEMA floodplain evaluation
• Proven ability to practically apply hydraulic engineering principles 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

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Collaborative mindset

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.

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.

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.

Discover our innovative projects and commitment to safe, resilient infrastructure by visiting: chasolutions.com/solutions/transportation/.