Jobs · OTHR · New Mexico

Water Programs Engineering Team lead – Los Alamos, NM

Tetra Tech · Los Alamos, NM · 1 wk ago
OTHR$120k–$140k/yrFull-time

About the role

Tech2 Solutions (T2S), a Tetra Tech–Sealaska Joint Venture, is a critical subcontractor to N3B Los Alamos LLC, providing program management and technical services for the Groundwater and Surface Water Monitoring Program at the U.S. Department of Energy's Los Alamos National Laboratory. T2S is adding an experienced Water Programs Engineering Team Lead to support the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract for the DOE Environmental Management Los Alamos Field Office. The role involves leading a civil and environmental engineering team, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, and coordinating surface water monitoring, groundwater monitoring, drilling, and environmental remediation activities across the LANL site in Northern New Mexico.

Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering team (civil and environmental engineers), including supervisory responsibilities
  • Provide support to surface water monitoring, groundwater monitoring, drilling, and environmental remediation project teams; coordinate with managers to prioritize work
  • Act as the primary interface with internal and external clients for engineering support
  • Serve as the primary point of contact with client engineering services to ensure projects meet appropriate standards and procedures
  • Maintain survey equipment, AutoCAD licenses, and ensure access to ArcGIS Pro
  • Support the surface water project manager with definition, planning, cost, and execution of NPDES Individual Permit corrective action projects (self‑performed and subcontracted)
  • Ensure team compliance with all policies and procedures
  • Regularly report on team deliverable progress
  • Perform additional duties as required

Requirements

  • Demonstrated ability to use AutoCAD and Civil 3D
  • Ability to manage team members’ project work and priorities
  • Ability to perform complex tasks with minimal supervision
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to meet established objectives
  • Effective communication, mathematical, computer, and reasoning skills
  • Ability to work in a team‑oriented project environment
  • Familiarity with Los Alamos National Laboratory and work environment preferred

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
  • Professional Engineer (PE) licensure required
  • Career level determined by years of relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities
  • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (no restrictions)
  • Must be a U.S. citizen

Benefits

  • Comprehensive and market‑competitive benefits
  • Merit‑based financial rewards
  • Flexibility and company‑wide commitment to work/life balance
  • Collaborative team atmosphere that values contributions of all employees
  • Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth
  • Pre‑employment drug screen (as required) and physical examination if needed

Pay

Pay Range: $120,000 - $140,000 annually. Pay is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Standard business hours with flexibility to meet project deadlines; occasional onsite or client‑facing support may be required. Work involves up to 8 hours of computer‑based tasks, prolonged document review, and outdoor work including walking and hiking several miles while carrying equipment weighing approximately 30 lbs.

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