Hydraulic Modeler – Water & Wastewater Infrastructure

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Water/Wastewater Hydraulic Modeler to join our Water Team in Blacksburg, VA or Richmond, VA.

You will develop and apply hydraulic models for water distribution and wastewater systems, supporting capacity Evaluations and long-term planning. Collaborate with engineers, planners, and project managers to translate modeling results into actionable infrastructure recommendations for communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of related engineering experience.
• EIT certification or PE license preferred.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic modeling principles and practical application.

Responsibilities

• Develop, calibrate, validate, and analyze hydraulic models for water distribution and wastewater systems.
• Prepare technical memoranda, reports, and exhibits communicating modeling assumptions and results.
• Integrate GIS, field, data, and asset information to build accurate models under supervision.
• Troubleshoot model discrepancies and evaluate alternatives using established engineering practices.
• Coordinate modeling tasks, schedules, and deliverables with project teams; flag data gaps or risks.
• Support client meetings, field investigations, and project delivery with defined workstreams.

Skills

Hydraulic modeling principles

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Engineering judgment in practical CH

GIS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

WaterGEMS

SewerGEMS

InfoWater Pro

InfoWorks ICM

AutoCAD

Job description

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Water/Wastewater Hydraulic Modeler to join our Water Team in Blacksburg, VA or Richmond, VA.

You will develop and apply hydraulic models for water distribution and wastewater systems, supporting capacity Evaluations and long-term planning. Collaborate with engineers, planners, and project managers to translate modeling results into actionable infrastructure recommendations for communities.