Principal Engineer - Water/Wastewater

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Engineer for their Water/Wastewater Team. This role is pivotal in ensuring clean and safe water management through innovative and environmentally friendly projects. You will lead multiple teams, overseeing all phases of engineering projects while fostering collaboration and excellence. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the community and contribute to sustainable solutions. Join a team that values diversity, accountability, and the pursuit of excellence in engineering practices.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive engineering experience required.
• Expert knowledge in water/wastewater engineering disciplines.
• Proficiency in engineering software and project management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of technical projects from conception to completion.
• Provide guidance and oversight to multiple engineering teams.
• Ensure compliance with quality control and engineering standards.

Skills

Engineering Leadership

Communication Skills

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Master's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

MicroStation

MS Office

Job description

Principal Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Location

US-PA-Bethlehem | US-DE-Wilmington

Job ID

6769

# Positions

1

Category

Water/Wastewater

WHY CHA?

Finding a better way.

At CHA, we believe in the power of clean water, resilient energy, safer roads, and structures that harmoniously blend with their surroundings. We create solutions. We help People. We improve our world. At CHA, we embed ourselves in our communities - and take pride in improving things where we live. At the foundation is a commitment to inclusion and diversity and choosing to treat everyone with dignity and respect. We also take accountability for making decisions that promote sustainability in our business and our designs. We are on a mission to reduce our environmental footprint and bring greener solutions to our clients. We are responsibly creating a more sustainable future in ways that we can all see and touch. Together. Every day.

CHA Consulting, Inc. is currently seeking a Principal Engineer - Water/Wastewater to join our Water/Wastewater Team in Bethlehem, PA or Wilmington, DE.

YOUR IMPACT

Clean and safe water and wastewater management is vital for every community's well-being. CHA delivers environmentally friendly and cost-effective water, wastewater and stormwater projects. We offer full engineering and support services for industrial and municipal systems from initial planning through permitting, design, bidding, construction administration, start-up, certification, and ongoing operational assistance.

The Principal Engineer - Water/Wastewater has considerable engineering knowledge in their respective field and may provide leadership for their work group based on their extensive experience. The individual in this role is responsible for providing guidance and oversight to multiple teams working on numerous projects. The Principal Engineer oversees all phases of a technical project from conception and design to completion, while providing engineering guidance to other departments and training new engineering staff.

At CHA, you can build a career and find your passion across our diverse business lines and project teams. Being part of CHA means being part of a team of talented professionals, where you'll find support for your career growth and the opportunity to impact our industry and our communities. Find your "why" at CHA!

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field required; Master's degree preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Minimum 15 years' progressive engineering experience required
• Expert knowledge of the respective engineering discipline(s) with a proven ability to practically apply best practices
• Proficiency with MS Office software required
• Understands QA/QC procedures and basic business practices as well as laws related to engineering
• Advanced proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.)
• Completely familiar with and advocates for the company's standards for quality control and compliance
• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills and effectively work in a collaborative environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of fundamentals in specialty areas
• An active role in a professional engineering society/organization preferred
• Proven ability to lead a team

SALARY RANGE:

$130,000 - $150,000

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.

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