Water Resources Engineer

Location

US-NY-Albany | US-NH-Keene | US-CT-East Hartford

OVERVIEW

CHA Consulting, Inc. is currently seeking a Water Resources Engineer to join our Infrastructure - Bridge group in Albany, NY; Keene, NH or East Hartford, CT.

Nearly one out of every ten bridges is structurally deficient. As the average age of our nation's bridges nears 50 years, successful bridge projects must balance complex analytics, engineering innovation and context sensitivity with economic prudency and long-term feasibility. CHA's bridge professionals incorporate collaborative and diverse thinking with practical and cost-effective designs that responsibly improve mobility and safety. We have inspected, designed, managed and overseen the construction of a wide array of grade separated crossings, retaining systems, and conveyance structures throughout the United States.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Working alongside CHA's professional engineers, the Water Resources Engineer is involved in a variety of projects including stormwater management and permitting, floodplain analyses, bridge scour, CSO modeling and the development of resilient infrastructure. The Water Resources Engineer aids in preparing technical reports, contract documents and cost estimates for various engineering tasks. At CHA, our Water Resources Engineer works on multiple projects in a timely and cost-effective manner to meet client, contractual and company requirements.

The Water Resources Engineer identifies technical discrepancies in analytical results and makes appropriate corrections. Our Water Resources Engineer develops and maintains a familiarity with the federal, state, and local regulations, as well as the firm's and client's practices, procedures, and standards.

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is required
• EIT certification is preferred

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• No prior experience required; however, prior internship(s) and/or applicable coursework preferred


• Demonstrates a strong willingness to learn about the respective engineering discipline


• Has a strong theoretical knowledge in the respective engineering field


• Familiar with engineering, computational, and modeling software (HEC-RAS, SWMM, ARCGIS, etc.)


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software required


• Desire to work in a collaborative team environment with the willingness to assist mid and senior level engineering and project management staff


• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style to suit various audiences

CULTURE/EEO STATEMENT

CHA takes pride in recruiting, developing and retaining highly talented individuals. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and a variety of opportunities for our employees' professional growth and development.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.