Senior Environmental Engineer​/Project Manager

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This position offers a great career growth opportunity for an individual who wants to make a positive impact on the environment and local communities, while further building their career and practice in a diverse team capable of addressing contaminated sites from preliminary assessment to closure. The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:

Manage, perform, or support remedial design for environmental remediation projects in upland and sediment settings.

Develop, manage and conduct geotechnical and environmental pre‑design investigations and treatability studies.

Develop, manage and conduct construction quality control/assurance programs for remedial action implementation projects.

Develop conceptual site models, conceptual planning, remediation options assessment, feasibility studies, and engineering cost estimates for various complex multi‑media remediation and habitat restoration projects.

Work with and manage multi‑disciplinary technical teams for successful completion of projects.

Manage client relationships, expectations, and development of repeat and new business.

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.

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.

Bachelor’s degree in environmental or civil engineering.

Minimum of 8 years relevant experience.

Professional Engineer license or the ability to obtain one within one year.

Previous experience with environmental site investigations and remediation (including under CERCLA, the Illinois Site Remediation Program, or the Great Lakes Legacy Act).

Strong analytical, organizational, client management, and communication skills (both written and verbal).

Strong technical writing skills.

Work well in a team environment.

Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations.

Previous experience with remedial action construction quality control/assurance programs.

Previous experience with designing, implementing, and managing environmental and geotechnical pre‑design investigations.

40‑hour OSHA HAZWOPER training certification with current 8‑hour refresher.

Must be able to drive on a regular basis. Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver’s license and good driving record is required.

Master’s degree in environmental or civil engineering.

Work at a computer screen for extended periods.

Walk around project sites in all types of terrains.

Lift and carry equipment weighing up to 35lbs.

Complete annual medical monitoring program.

This position will mostly consist of office work, with limited outdoor field work (including project site visits) that could include overnight travel.

Work could occur anywhere in U.S. and occur in peak summer and winter conditions.

This full‑time position requires roughly 20% travel.

Must be able to drive on a regular basis. Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver’s license and good driving record is required.

This position offers the flexibility to work in our Chicago office or one of our offices in the Midwest, or in a hybrid of in‑office and…