Field Crew Assistant: Sewer Inspections & Data Collection

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Stanley (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking two Field Crew Assistants to join our Water Team in Charlotte, NC.

In this entry-level role, you'll work alongside skilled field and engineering professionals, helping collect data and perform inspections that support sanitary sewer evaluation and maintenance. Start your career outdoors on infrastructure projects, gain hands-on experience, and build foundational technical skills in data collection, flow monitoring, and field investigations with opportunities for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• No prior experience required; experience with Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Surveys preferred.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics and formulas required.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software with the ability to operate computer programs associated with sanitary sewer study.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and outdoors, tolerate extreme environmental conditions, and lift/carry 30 lbs regularly.
• Valid driver's license required with the ability to travel as needed.
• NASSCO and/or Confined Space Entry certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineering and field staff with sewer assessment and rehabilitation projects
• Participate in sanitary sewer inspections through flow monitoring, map reading, and field data collection
• Support smoke testing, manhole inspections, and other field investigations
• Help identify sources of inflow and infiltration that can impact sewer system performance
• Collect, organize, and enter field data to support project reporting and analysis
• Assist with data management and other project-related tasks as needed

Skills

Outdoor work

Data collection

MS Office familiarity

Basic math

Driver's license

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking two Field Crew Assistants to join our Water Team in Charlotte, NC.

In this entry-level role, you'll work alongside skilled field and engineering professionals, helping collect data and perform inspections that support sanitary sewer evaluation and maintenance. Start your career outdoors on infrastructure projects, gain hands-on experience, and build foundational technical skills in data collection, flow monitoring, and field investigations with opportunities for