Water Resources Engineer

Why Tetra Tech

At Tetra Tech, we are leading with science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry‑leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For 60 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting‑edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development.

Our science‑based planning and design improves lives in our local communities and around the world.

This is a chance to step into a high‑impact role on a team that is already delivering some of the most technically advanced environmental‑focused water resources work in the Southeast. The work spans municipal, state, and federal clients and includes projects that influence policy, improve resilience, and set the standard for smart stormwater design.

Supporting Gwinnett County, Georgia on forward‑looking stormwater initiatives that advance flood resilience, water supply resiliency, and environmental performance through stormwater manual development, BMP monitoring guidance, ordinance review and revision, BMP construction inspection training, and the design of demonstration projects, stream restoration, wetland enhancement, and green stormwater infrastructure.

Leading water resources engineering design and permitting efforts for multiple Florida counties, including countywide stormwater master planning, flood modeling, engineering design, construction plans and specifications, permit applications, and support for coastal and inland wetland restoration and habitat enhancement projects.

Providing low‑impact development and green stormwater infrastructure planning, along with watershed management and on‑call stormwater services for municipalities throughout the Southeast.

Supporting state agencies and counties on dam safety projects that range from visual dam inspections and detailed hydrologic and hydraulic modeling to safety and integrity evaluations, rehabilitation design, and emergency action planning.

We are seeking a Water Resources Engineer to join our interdisciplinary Southeast team, which specializes in planning, engineering, and design solutions for projects focused on green stormwater infrastructure, water quality and quantity, dam assessments and rehabilitation design, and community resiliency. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• take ownership of key technical tasks and project deliverables
• contribute to complex, high‑visibility projects
• collaborate with experienced engineers and planners
• expand your technical depth
• grow into increased leadership and client‑facing responsibility

This position is well suited for a mid‑level engineer who is looking for a role with both technical challenge and career growth.

The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:

• Lead or support water resources infrastructure projects, including green stormwater infrastructure, low impact development, and dam assessments and rehabilitation design.
• Develop technical designs and prepare construction and bid documents, including plans, specifications, and cost‑benefit analyses.
• Analyze water quality and watershed data using GIS and statistical methods, creating detailed charts, maps, and reports to communicate findings.
• Coordinate with internal team members and external stakeholders to ensure high‑quality deliverables through effective quality control and assurance processes.
• Provide technical guidance and informal mentoring to junior engineers, designers, and interns.
• Participate in business development efforts, including client relationship building, proposal development, and identification of new opportunities.
• Prepare memos, technical reports, presentations, and other project documentation in support of planning, design, and permitting efforts.
• Contribute to project execution with increasing ownership, accountability, and technical leadership over time.

• Bachelor’s degree…