Location US-VA-Blacksburg | US-VA-Richmond

Build Your Future as a Project Engineer — Gain Experience, Drive Progress, and Build Lasting Solutions

Ready to put your engineering skills to work on projects that make a visible difference? Join a team that's improving critical water infrastructure for communities across the region while giving you the opportunity to learn, contribute, and grow from day one.

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Water Team in Blacksburg, VA or Richmond, VA. In this role, you will support the design and delivery of critical water infrastructure projects that help communities thrive. This is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience, collaborate with industry professionals, and build the technical foundation for a successful engineering career.

• Assist in the design, development, and implementation of technical solutions for water/wastewater infrastructure projects
• Support senior engineers in preparing technical reports, contract documents, and cost estimates
• Perform calculations and design tasks using industry standards, regulatory guidelines, and best practices for water/wastewater systems
• Join field assignments with senior staff to gain hands-on experience in assessment, planning, and improvement of water/wastewater infrastructure systems

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required
• No experience required; however prior internships and/or relevant coursework are preferred
• Strong theoretical foundation and familiarity with engineering software (Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication skills and a desire to work in a collaborative team
• Participation in professional engineering society/organization preferred
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification a plus

• Accelerate your career with hands-on project experience and mentorship from industry experts
• Enjoy a dynamic role that combines office collaboration, field exposure, and occasional travel
• Be part of meaningful projects that strengthen water infrastructure and create lasting community impact

Curious about the impactful work our Water team is doing? Learn more about how CHA supports water, wastewater, and sewer systems through innovative planning, design, and sustainable infrastructure solutions: chasolutions.com/solutions/water-wastewater-sewer/.

$74,000 - $78,000

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways – always searching, never settling – to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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