Principal Engineer

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Principal Engineer to deliver strategic technical leadership for their Water Team while working remotely. This role involves leading multifaceted water infrastructure projects, mentoring junior staff, and providing expert consultation on complex technical issues.

Responsibilities:

• Lead all phases of multifaceted water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects—from concept through completion—by developing advanced engineering designs, technical reports, and contract documentation, while guiding cross-functional teams and mentoring junior engineering staff
• Provide expert consultation and resolve highly complex technical issues across multiple teams and projects
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate detailed project phases with engineering and project management teams
• Mentor and provide technical review for junior engineering staff
• Conduct engineering studies, investigations, and prepare reports for company leadership, clients, and regulatory agencies
• Prepare technical proposals and external presentations for clients, the general public, and regulatory agencies, showcasing CHA’s commitment to sustainable water solutions

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field required
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive engineering experience required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Expert knowledge of engineering fundamentals and specialty areas
• Advanced proficiency in engineering, computational, and modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.) as well as Microsoft Office
• Proven leadership skills and ability to lead teams in a collaborative environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Deep understanding of QA/QC procedures, business practices, and engineering laws
• Master's degree preferred
• Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred