Senior Civil Engineer; Hybrid

Tetra Tech is adding an experienced Senior Civil Engineer with a minimum of 10 years of technical and project management experience in power generation projects to serve as both a technical Subject Matter Expert and Senior Project Manager. The ideal candidate will have a broad technical background across power generation technologies –renewable (solar, BESS, wind, hydro) or traditional (coal, natural gas, nuclear) -- and proven ability to lead complex projects from inception through completion.

The Senior Civil Engineer will be involved in client business development to sell and provide a variety of engineering services that support the development, design, construction, and operation of energy projects. Services may include but not be limited to project feasibility, studies and design, and compliance support. Our ideal candidates will have existing client relationships and a proven track record of winning work within the energy market.

The ideal candidates will be able to lead by example and understand the team’s responsibilities because they have performed the same tasks in a previous role.

Location: Denver, CO (Remote, Hybrid, or Office-Based options available)

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• Lead and manage power projects including planning, permitting, development, design, due diligence, feasibility, construction oversight, commissioning, and closeout.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams across variety of internal operating units (high voltage, SCADA, piping, instrumentation, etc.).
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, scopes, while adhering to Tetra Tech specific and industry established quality standards to ensure successful project delivery.
• Lead proposal development efforts and manage awarded projects to meet or exceed financial and performance goals. Project Managers are typically assigned goals for revenue, margin, health and safety, and timely payment of accounts receivable.
• Serve as primary client liaison, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring client satisfaction throughout project lifecycle.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, leveraging industry contacts and internal resources.
• Oversee contract negotiations, risk management, and compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, technologies, and regulatory requirements related to natural gas power generation.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Additional duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required. Mechanical degree preferred, other degrees will be considered based on overall strength of background and experience.
• 10+ years of combined technical and project management experience in natural gas power plants, with strong expertise in RICE and CT technologies.
• Strong business development capabilities, including the ability to cultivate and maintain client relationships, bring in new project opportunities, and manage a client‑facing role with professionalism and expertise.
• Proven track record in proposal leadership.
• Strong understanding of project management…