Design Professional Engineer – Solid Waste Facilities (Site Civil, Structural or Mechanical experience) – Charleston, SC

Professional Engineer For Solid Waste Facilities

Tetra Tech is adding a Professional Engineer for solid waste facilities to our Solid Waste/Environmental team based in Charleston, SC.

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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.

Responsibilities of this position will include interpretation of federal, state, and local agency regulations. Other responsibilities include analysis, oversight, and review of project work products, including site specific technical data, calculations, technical reports, construction plans, cost estimates, environmental permit applications, and permit terms and conditions. These responsibilities will be applied to the development and construction of solid waste facilities, including transfer stations, recycling centers, and material recovery facilities.

The position will also involve business development, client relations, and working closely with peers and junior staff.

The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. 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.
• 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 multiple projects and 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.
• 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

• Strong organization and time management skills

• Self-disciplined/motivated individual who works well from home and in a team environment

• Located in the southern U.S., with a preference for South Carolina

• Proficiency with computer usage for document preparation, including Word, Excel, and engineering software

• Working knowledge of computer-aided design software; 3D preferred

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and developing leadership…