Electrical and Telecommunications Engineer

The Opportunity: Tetra Tech is adding an Electrical and Telecommunications Engineer to our Engineering team. This opportunity offers a flexible work arrangement and a preference for candidates located near our Ann Arbor, MI, Detroit, MI, or Huntsville, AL, offices. Hybrid and fully remote arrangements may be considered based on candidate qualifications and location, with travel required for project site visits.

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.

Position Summary: The Electrical and Telecommunications Engineer will lead the planning, design, and delivery of electrical and telecommunications infrastructure projects for federal, industrial, commercial, and other clients. This position is responsible for developing technically sound, code-compliant engineering solutions while managing project deliverables, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and providing technical guidance to junior staff.

The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise in electrical and/or telecommunications systems, experience managing engineering design responsibilities, and the ability to support projects from initial planning through construction. This role also contributes to quality assurance, client relationships, staff development, and the continued growth of Tetra Tech's engineering practice.

Essential Job Functions:

• Lead the design of electrical power distribution, lighting, telecommunications, and electronic security systems for federal, industrial, and commercial projects.
• Develop construction drawings, engineering calculations, technical specifications, and design documentation using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Prepare feasibility studies, facility condition assessments, conceptual designs, design-build RFPs, and preliminary construction cost estimates.
• Manage electrical and telecommunications design activities, coordinating project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Apply applicable codes and standards, including NEC, NFPA, IES, IEEE, BICSI, ANSI/TIA, and UFC, to ensure technical compliance.
• Provide technical leadership, design guidance, and mentorship to junior engineers, designers, and drafters.
• Perform technical reviews and QA/QC of engineering deliverables to ensure accuracy, constructability, and compliance with project requirements.
• Conduct site investigations, facility assessments, construction observations, and client meetings to support project execution.
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to resolve technical issues and deliver successful projects.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a closely related engineering discipline from an accredited institution.

5+ years of progressively responsible experience in electrical and/or telecommunications engineering design for commercial, industrial, institutional, or federal facilities.

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