Design Professional Engineer – Solid Waste Facilities; Site Civil, Structural or Mechanical exp

Overview

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is adding a design professional engineer for solid waste facilities to our Solid Waste/Environmental team based in the Charleston, SC or a Tetra Tech Midwest U.S. office hub.

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 over 50 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 work has improved more than 500 million lives around the world.

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Tetra Tech is a leader in solid waste. We seek to find talent that can help expand our capabilities and contribute to our culture with a focus on client satisfaction. Here at Tetra Tech we have the skill, breadth and depth of resources, and technical talent to optimize management of our clients’ waste resources.

For the ideal candidate, this position will combine business development and project work. You will also expand your skill set to effectively and efficiently perform the following:

• Independently perform engineering calculations, direct CADD in the formation of ideas into design drawings, write reports, and make project decisions with the oversight of senior client managers.
• Work in all phases of a project from feasibility studies to construction/startup, including preparation of drawings, plans, specifications, reports, bid documents, and certifications.

• Analyze reports, maps, drawings, environmental data, and aerial photographs.
• Prepare construction cost estimations.
• Prepare design reports.
• Stamp/certify designs.
• Oversee construction projects to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications and construction and safety standards.
• Plan, develop, coordinate, and help direct work for multi-project clients, and multiple clients.

• Help support business development initiatives for continued work with key clients and business sectors.
• Maintain the quality control on projects and on administrative tasks.
• Manage multiple smaller company priorities and projects.
• Prepare proposals for mid to large-size projects, including the development of technical plans, schedules, and cost estimates, and preparation with staff.
• Periodic travel to project site and conferences (2 to 3 hotel nights per month)

• Bachelor's Degree or above in engineering or related environmental field
• Professional Engineer or ability to obtain license within 6 months.
• Experience – 3-5 years minimum in at least one of these related fields:
  • Solid waste management
  • Facility development
• Project management experience, including budgets, schedules, and invoicing
• Solid organization and time management skills
• Self-disciplined/motivated individual who works well from home and also works well in a team environment. Located in the southern states with a preference for Florida.
• Proficiency with computer usage for document preparation including Word and Excel, and engineering software related to your field
• Working knowledge of computer-aided design software; 3D preferred
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and developing leadership skills. Ability to communicate clearly and regularly with project manager/team.
• Strong analytical/technical skills
• Regulatory experience is a plus, but not required
• Established client relationships are required

• The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

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, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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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