Early Career Civil Engineer Opportunities

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Town of Colonie (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. is looking for Early Career Civil Engineers in New York's Town of Colonie. In this role, you'll work alongside professionals on impactful projects within civil engineering, supporting planning and design for various infrastructure initiatives.

We're seeking candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a passion for community improvement. Benefits include exposure to diverse markets and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred.
• No prior engineering experience required; internships in related fields preferred.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, or similar software preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams on civil engineering design development.
• Perform technical analysis and support diverse systems and updates.
• Contribute to multiple projects, supporting client and company requirements.
• Help identify timely solutions that meet project goals.
• Support technology-enhanced planning and design services.

Skills

Collaborative mindset

Strong work ethic

Passion for improving communities

Familiarity with AutoCAD

Familiarity with Civil 3D

Familiarity with ArcGIS

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification

Job description

Join Us:

Begin Your Journey as an Early Career Civil Engineer — Build, Collaborate, and Improve Communities

Are you ready to launch your civil engineering career by working on projects that make a real difference in the world? Do you enjoy collaborating with others to design practical, innovative solutions that serve communities today and into the future?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking Early Career Civil Engineers to join our growing Civil Engineering teams. In this role, you’ll work alongside Professional Engineers and multidisciplinary teams to support the planning, design, and implementation of infrastructure projects across a variety of markets—while gaining hands‑on experience and building a strong foundation for your career.

What You'll Do:

• Collaborate with project teams on civil engineering design development and implementation
• Perform technical analysis and support diverse systems, new designs, and updates to existing schemes
• Contribute to multiple projects simultaneously, supporting client, contract, and company requirements
• Help identify timely, cost‑effective solutions that meet project goals and community needs
• Support technology‑enhanced planning and design services across public, private, and institutional projects

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required
• Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification preferred
• No prior engineering experience required; internships or cooperative learning through civil/site design, transportation design, construction, surveying, material testing, or other related field of civil engineering preferred
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, or other drafting/modeling software preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite preferred
• A collaborative mindset, strong work ethic, and passion for improving the world through great work

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Work alongside approachable, hands‑on professionals who value collaboration and innovation
• Gain exposure to diverse markets including Commercial, Education, Government, Industry, Transportation, Utilities, and Water Resources
• Build your engineering skill set while contributing to meaningful projects that serve communities
• Be part of a firm committed to sustainability, inclusion, and finding a better way

Salary Range:

$65,000 - $80,000

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.