Water/Wastewater Hydraulic Modeler

CHA Consulting, Inc.•Blacksburg, VA

3d•$100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Water/Wastewater Hydraulic Modeler to join its Water Team in Blacksburg, Virginia, or Richmond, Virginia. The role develops and applies hydraulic models for water distribution and wastewater collection systems, supporting capacity evaluations, system optimization, rehabilitation planning, and long-term master planning. The modeler works with engineers, planners, and project managers to translate modeling results into practical infrastructure recommendations for clients and communities, with guidance and oversight from senior technical staff or management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
At least 3 years of related engineering experience.
Hydraulic modeling experience.
Strong knowledge of hydraulic modeling principles and ability to apply engineering judgment to practical water and wastewater system challenges.
Experience with GIS and one or more hydraulic modeling platforms, such as WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, InfoWater Pro, or InfoWorks ICM.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Nice To Haves

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
AutoCAD experience.
Participation in professional engineering societies or organizations.

Responsibilities

Develop, calibrate, validate, and analyze hydraulic models for water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
Conduct capacity assessments, fire flow analyses, system optimization, infrastructure rehabilitation planning, and long-term master planning studies.
Perform engineering analyses and prepare technical memoranda, reports, exhibits, and supporting documentation communicating modeling assumptions, results, and recommendations.
Compile, review, and integrate GIS, field, flow-monitoring, asset, and operational data to build and maintain accurate models.
Troubleshoot model discrepancies, evaluate alternatives, and apply established engineering practices to support reliable, sustainable water and wastewater infrastructure.
Coordinate assigned modeling tasks, schedules, and deliverables with project teams, and communicate risks or data gaps that could affect project progress.
Support client meetings, field investigations, and project delivery activities, taking ownership of defined workstreams with senior staff or management oversight.