CHA Consulting, Inc. is committed to creating solutions that improve the world through clean water, resilient energy, and safer infrastructure. They are seeking a Hydraulic Engineer to join their Infrastructure – Bridge Team, responsible for the design development and technical analysis of hydraulic systems to meet client needs and project requirements.
Responsibilities:
- 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
- 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
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
- Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred
- Participation in a professional engineering society/organization is preferred