Water​/Wastewater Hydraulic Modeler

Join Us:

Advance Your Impact as a Water/Wastewater Hydraulic Modeler — Analyze, Optimize, and Strengthen Critical Water Infrastructure Solutions Are you ready to apply your hydraulic modeling expertise to solve complex water distribution and wastewater collection system challenges? Do you enjoy translating data into practical recommendations that improve system reliability, capacity, and long-term infrastructure planning?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Water/Wastewater Hydraulic Modeler to join our Water Team in Blacksburg, VA or Richmond, VA. In this role, you will develop and apply hydraulic models for water distribution and wastewater collection systems, supporting capacity evaluations, system optimization, rehabilitation planning, and long-term master planning. You will collaborate with engineers, planners, and project managers to turn modeling results into practical infrastructure recommendations for our clients and communities.

What You'll Do:

Develop, calibrate, validate, and analyze hydraulic models for water distribution and wastewater collection systems, including capacity assessments, fire flow analyses, system optimization, infrastructure rehabilitation planning, and long-term master planning studies

Perform engineering analyses and prepare technical memoranda, reports, exhibits, and supporting documentation that clearly communicate modeling assumptions, results, and recommendations

Compile, review, and integrate GIS, field, flow-monitoring, asset, and operational data to build and maintain accurate models under the guidance of senior technical staff

Troubleshoot model discrepancies, evaluate alternatives, and apply established engineering practices to support reliable, sustainable water and wastewater infrastructure

Coordinate assigned modeling tasks, schedules, and deliverables with project teams, communicating risks or data gaps that could affect project progress

Support client meetings, field investigations, and project delivery activities, taking ownership of defined work streams with oversight from senior staff or management

What You Bring:

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required

Minimum of 3 years of related engineering experience required

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Strong knowledge of hydraulic modeling principles and the ability to apply engineering judgment to practical water and wastewater system challenges

Hydraulic modeling experience required

Experience with GIS and one or more hydraulic modeling platforms, such as WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, Info Water Pro, or Info Works ICM;
AutoCAD experience preferred

Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred

Why You'll Love It Here:

Work alongside experienced engineers and modelers on complex, high‑impact water and wastewater projects

Apply advanced modeling tools to real‑world infrastructure challenges that support community resilience

Enjoy a flexible work environment with opportunities for collaboration, technical growth, and professional development

Make a meaningful impact by supporting sustainable infrastructure solutions that protect water resources and public health

Curious about the impactful work our Water team is doing? Discover our innovative projects and commitment to sustainable solutions by visiting: CHA Water.

Salary Range:$100,000 - $120,000

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:

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