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Project Engineer CHA Consulting, Inc. United States, Virginia, Richmond 9020 Stony Point Parkway (Show on map) Nov 06, 2026 Project Engineer

Location US-VA-Richmond Job ID 7900 # Positions 1

Category Water/Wastewater Join Us:

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 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.

What You'll Do:

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

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:

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: CHA Water/Wastewater.

Salary Range:

$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.

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 forward leaning, welcoming, and always pushing the limits of what is possible. We as an organization celebrate the values of belonging and collaboration, 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. #LI-VF1 Notify me of jobs like this

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