Chief Hydraulics Engineer

CHA Consulting, Inc. • Buffalo, NY

1d • $170,000 - $210,000

About The Position

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Chief Hydraulics Engineer to join its Bridge Team in Buffalo, Albany, or Rochester, New York. The role provides technical leadership for hydraulic solutions serving bridges and transportation infrastructure, with a focus on safety, resiliency, and long-term performance. The Chief Hydraulics Engineer leads complex projects from concept through completion, provides expert consultation on challenging technical issues, coordinates project phases, and mentors engineering staff. The role also includes preparing engineering studies, reports, proposals, presentations, and contract documentation for clients, company leadership, the public, and regulatory agencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• At least 15 years of progressive engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Expert knowledge of engineering fundamentals and specialty areas.
• Advanced proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software, including Revit, MicroStation, or AutoCAD, as well as Microsoft Office.
• Deep understanding of QA/QC procedures, business practices, and engineering laws.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to lead teams collaboratively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Active participation in professional engineering societies or organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead multifaceted bridge and hydraulics projects from concept through completion, including developing engineering designs, technical reports, and contract documentation and guiding cross-functional teams.
• Provide expert consultation and resolve complex technical issues across teams and projects.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate project phases with engineering and project management teams.
• Mentor junior engineering staff and provide technical review.
• Conduct engineering studies and investigations, and prepare reports for company leadership, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Prepare technical proposals and external presentations for clients, the general public, and regulatory agencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior