Utilities Engineer - Water/Wastewater

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Utilities Engineer – Water/Wastewater to join our Water Team in Georgetown, TX. You will assist in designing and improving water and wastewater systems, supporting senior engineers with reports and cost estimates, and performing standard calculations using industry software.

The role requires a Civil or Mechanical Engineering degree and offers hands-on field experience, mentorship, and opportunities to grow a meaningful career in critical infrastructure with CHA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering is required or equivalent.
• Internships and coursework are a plus but not required.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D and SolidWorks is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and implementing water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Support senior engineers with technical reports, contract documents, and cost estimates.
• Perform calculations and design tasks following regulatory guidelines and standards.
• Join field assignments to gain hands-on experience in assessment and rehabilitation of water infrastructure.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

SolidWorks

Job description

Join Us:

Grow Your Future as a Utilities Engineer — Support Vital Water & Wastewater Systems

Ready to put your engineering skills to work on projects that make a difference? Looking for an opportunity to learn from experienced professionals while helping shape the future of critical infrastructure?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Utilities Engineer – Water/Wastewater to join our Water Team in Georgetown, TX. In this role, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting the planning, design, and improvement of vital water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Working alongside industry experts, you'll have the opportunity to build technical skills, contribute to meaningful work, and grow your career while helping deliver reliable and sustainable water systems for communities across the region.

What You'll Do:

• Assist in the design, development, and implementation of technical solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, such as treatment facilities, pipelines, pumping systems, and stormwater solutions
• Support senior engineers in preparing technical reports, contract documents, and cost estimates
• Perform calculations and design tasks using industry standards, regulatory guidelines, and best practices for sustainable water and wastewater systems
• Join field assignments with senior staff to gain hands‑on experience in assessment, planning, and rehabilitation of water and wastewater infrastructure systems

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering required
• No experience required; however prior internships and/or relevant coursework are preferred
• Strong theoretical foundation and familiarity with engineering software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, SolidWorks, etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication skills and a desire to work in a collaborative team
• Participation in professional engineering society/organization preferred
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification a plus

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Contribute to projects that strengthen vital water and wastewater infrastructure in growing communities
• Gain hands‑on experience across a variety of engineering projects and challenges
• Build a strong foundation for a rewarding engineering career through mentorship and professional development

Curious about the impactful work our Water team is doing? Learn more about how CHA supports water, wastewater, and sewer systems through innovative planning, design, and sustainable infrastructure solutions by visiting: CHA Water.

Salary Range:

$75,000 - $78,000

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.