Civil Engineer III

Position Summary

The Mid-level Civil Engineer will lead and support civil design including site layout, utility designs, grading, drainage, and stormwater management. They will analyze data, review project work products, participate in client interaction and management efforts, mentor/lead staff, monitor work output, interpret federal and state regulations, conduct hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, and apply civil and environmental engineering principles.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead and support civil design including site layout, utility designs, grading, drainage, and stormwater management.
• Analyze data and review project work products, including site specific technical data, engineering design calculations, technical reports, cost estimates, environmental permit applications, and permit terms and conditions.
• Participate in Client interaction and Client management efforts.
• Mentor/lead staff as a civil engineer lead.
• Maintain quality of work product by monitoring work output.
• Interpret federal Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), state stormwater management requirements, and local agency zoning and site development regulations.
• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using standard engineering software such as HEC-RAS, GeoSTORM and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Apply knowledge of civil and environmental engineering principles, including grading, utilities, traffic access, and wetland impacts.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Professional Engineering license is required.
• 3-5 years of experience in stormwater design, land development projects, sanitary sewage distribution systems, water distribution systems, water tower and pump station design.
• Previous mentoring and/or supervisory experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-disciplined/motivated individuals who also works well in a team environment.
• Able to organize and prioritize multiple project tasks and respond to client’s requests and schedule.
• Able to travel throughout the United States for project meetings (30% of the time).
• Occasionally required to work non-standard hours to meet project deadlines.
• A valid driver's license and clean driving record is required for this position.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of environmental regulations is a plus.
• Civil 3D experience is preferred.
• Experience with site development projects in renewable energy, battery storage, and/or utility transmission preferred.
• Prior experience in consulting and/or DoD/contracting preferred.

Work Environmental / Environmental Factors

• Work may be performed in-office, remotely, or at project sites.
• Fieldwork may include exposure to construction environments, uneven terrain, and weather changes.
• Collaboration across multiple disciplines and regional teams is required.
• Noise levels differ by assignment, and appropriate hearing protection may be necessary; reasonable accommodation is available to support employees with disabilities.

Physical Requirements

• Sit and work at a computer for extended periods; occasional standing and walking within the office environment.
• Occasionally required to lift/move up to 10 lbs., with infrequent lifting of up to 25 lbs.
• Requires use of hands for typing, handling materials, and operating office equipment; vision abilities include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• When in the field, must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).

Additional Information

• Travel between sites or offices will be required, with employees expected to operate vehicles safely under varying weather, traffic, and environmental conditions.
• Regular work schedule is to be Monday thru Friday, 8:00am EST to 5:00pm EST. Flexible in having the position fully remote, in office or hybrid.
• The anticipated pay range for this position is $90,000-$100,000. However, the pay offered may vary depending on primary work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

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