Water Resources Engineer

Join Us:

Start Your Career as a Water Resources Engineer — Learn, Grow, and Help Shape the Future of Bridge Infrastructure

 

Are you ready to launch your engineering career while helping deliver projects that improve and connect communities? Do you enjoy solving problems, collaborating with others, and building technical skills in a supportive team environment?

 

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to join our Bridge Team in Albany, NY. In this role, you will support water resources tasks on bridge engineering projects, contributing to hydraulic and hydrologic analyses that help inform the design and resilience of critical transportation infrastructure. Working alongside experienced engineers and industry professionals, you'll gain hands-on project experience, receive mentorship from technical experts, and build the skills needed to grow a successful career while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.

What You'll Do:

• Assist in the design, development, and implementation of technical solutions for bridge 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 bridge safety and durability
• Join field assignments with senior staff to gain hands-on experience in bridge design, evaluation, and inspection

What You Bring:

• 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

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Learn from experienced professionals through hands-on project work and mentorship from bridge and water resources experts
• Build a strong technical foundation by supporting hydraulic and hydrologic analyses for critical transportation infrastructure projects
• Grow your career with confidence through professional development opportunities, collaborative teamwork, and exposure to a diverse range of engineering challenges 

Curious about the impactful work our Bridge team is doing? Discover our innovative projects and commitment to safe, resilient infrastructure by visiting: CHA Bridge.

Salary Range:

$72,000 - $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. 

Culture/EEO Statement:

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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