Hydraulic Engineer

CHA • Atlanta, GA

2d • Remote

About The Position

CHA Consulting, Inc. is currently seeking a Hydraulic Engineer to join our Infrastructure – Bridge Team working remotely or at our Atlanta, GA; Hartford, CT; Albany, NY; Columbia, SC; Indianapolis, IN; or Columbus, OH office. 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 has been recognized as one of the leading innovators in the industry. We are on the forefront of bridge design developing new solutions that reduce cost and maintenance and utilize accelerated bridge construction (ABC) techniques to reduce road closure impacts. We incorporate collaborative and diverse thinking with practical and 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 an existing scheme, to suit individual client needs. At CHA, the professional in this role 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 and acts immediately to resolve operational problems and minimize delays, as well as recognizes technical discrepancies in analytical results, and makes appropriate corrections. This individual identifies, develops, and gathers technical resources necessary to complete assignments. The Hydraulic Engineer 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 our communities. Find your “why” at CHA!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering is required
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required
• 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, MicroStation, 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 the willingness to assist more senior staff
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software required

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred
• Participation in a professional engineering society/organization is preferred

Responsibilities

• Conducts the design development, implementation, and technical analysis of various systems to implement new products, or changes to an existing scheme, to suit individual client needs.
• Works on multiple projects in a timely and cost-effective manner to meet client, contractual and company requirements.
• Monitors progress and performance against the project plan and acts immediately to resolve operational problems and minimize delays, as well as recognizes technical discrepancies in analytical results, and makes appropriate corrections.
• Identifies, develops, and gathers technical resources necessary to complete assignments.
• Completes field assignments when appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees