Water/Wastewater Engineer

CHA Consulting, Inc. • Blacksburg, VA

2d • $100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineer to join its Water Team in Blacksburg, VA or Richmond, VA. The role contributes to the planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, working with multidisciplinary teams and supporting junior professionals. It offers the opportunity to deepen technical expertise and help deliver practical, resilient solutions that support public health and long-term community growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• At least 4 years of relevant civil or environmental engineering experience.
• Experience with water distribution and wastewater collection systems, water treatment, or wastewater treatment processes.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Proficiency with applicable engineering design and modeling software, such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, WaterGEMS, or SewerGEMS, and Microsoft Office.
• Working knowledge of QA/QC procedures, engineering standards, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Ability to provide technical leadership, organize competing priorities, and work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical information clearly to project teams and clients.

Nice To Haves

• Participation in relevant professional engineering or industry organizations.

Responsibilities

• Use engineering judgment and analytical techniques to prepare designs, calculations, technical reports, specifications, and contract documents for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate assigned project phases with other engineering disciplines, project managers, clients, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress, budget, schedule, and technical performance; identify potential issues early and support timely resolution.
• Complete assigned work within established budget and schedule requirements while supporting practical, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions.
• Provide technical guidance, quality reviews, and day-to-day support to junior engineers and design staff.

What This Job Offers

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