Design Professional Engineer - Solid Waste Facilities; Site Civil, Structural or Mechanical ; Charleston, SC
Listed on 2026-09-27
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineer
Design Professional Engineer – Solid Waste Facilities (Site Civil, Structural or Mechanical experience) – Charleston, SC
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding a Professional Engineer for solid waste facilities to our Solid Waste/Environmental team based in Charleston, SC.
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 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 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
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 Techis a leader in solid waste. We seek to find talent that can help expand our capabilities and contribute to our culture with a focus onclient satisfaction. Here at Tetra Tech,we have the skill, breadth, and depth of resources, and technical talent to optimize management ofour clients’waste resources.
Position Summary:
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.
Essential Job Functions: 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.
- 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 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).
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in…
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