Land Development Engineer - CHA Consulting, Inc.

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 Land Development Engineer to join our Commercial & Institutional – Land Development Team at our office in Norwell, MA; Boston, MA; or Burlington, MA.

Effective land development projects hinge on collaborative efforts between developers, regulatory bodies, community stakeholders, consultants, and local review boards. At the outset of a project, CHA prioritizes a comprehensive assessment of its impact on the entire community, accounting for all moving parts. We then skillfully execute development to enhance traffic, stormwater drainage, water quality, sanitary services, and the built environment. CHA has completed thousands of projects across the country, including warehouses, retail, mixed-use, and residential projects for private developers, as well as parks and recreational facilities, trails, sidewalk and streetscape improvements, port facilities, stream restorations, major utility extensions, public housing, and entertainment venues for public/government agencies.

Working alongside CHA’s professional engineers, the Land Development Engineer supports the design development, implementation and technical analysis of various systems to implement new products, or changes to an existing scheme, to suit individual client needs. The professional in this role aids in preparing technical reports, contract documents and cost estimates for various engineering tasks. At CHA, our Land Development Engineer works on multiple projects in a timely and cost-effective manner to meet client, contractual and company requirements.

The Land Development Engineer identifies technical discrepancies in analytical results and makes appropriate corrections. This individual develops and maintains a familiarity with the federal, state, and local regulations, as well as the firm’s and client’s practices, procedures, and standards.

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!

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering is required
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required
• Minimum of 2 years of related Engineering experience required
• Strong knowledge of engineering, computational, and modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.)
• Has a strong theoretical knowledge in the respective engineering field
• Demonstrates a strong willingness to learn about the respective engineering discipline
• Familiar with QA/QC procedures
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style to suit various audiences
• Desire to work in a collaborative team environment with the willingness to assist more senior staff
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software required

$70,000 - $82,000

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. 

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.