Water​/Wastewater Treatment Engineer

The Opportunity

Tetra Tech is adding a Water/Wastewater Treatment Engineer to our team based in Houston, TX.

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.

We are seeking a motivated Engineer to assist in growing Tetra Tech’s Texas engineering business. The candidate will provide support for the project tasks involving engineering design, permitting, and support aspects of engineering projects. Candidate must be highly motivated, work well in a professional and team‑oriented environment, manage a heavy workload, travel as needed, and possess excellent communication and organizational skills.

Proficiency with MS Office applications is a requirement.

• Perform project tasks for public and private sector clients and support functions involving contact with client representatives.
• Collaborate with project team personnel and perform technical functions on projects, working with team members on engineering and construction projects.
• Prepare feasibility and engineering reports, permit applications, construction specifications, engineering cost estimates, and work on the preparation of construction drawings.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals, subcontract specifications, and work plans.
• Participate in technical and business development presentations with clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on level of experience.

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) or Master’s Degree (M.S.) in Civil, Process, Chemical, Environmental Engineering, or a related area.
• Engineer‑in‑Training certificate is preferred.
• 2–3 years of experience designing water and wastewater projects.
• Ability to write detailed reports, business correspondence, and procedures suitable for client submittal.
• Ability to effectively present information, communicate, and respond to questions from coworkers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Basic knowledge of engineering and mathematical concepts and principles.
• Ability to apply engineering and mathematical concepts to practical situations.
• Ability to work effectively with other technical professionals.
• Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an applicant to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The applicant is regularly required to talk or hear, stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The applicant occasionally must climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and may need to smell.

The applicant must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an applicant encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The applicant must be able to work in an office environment and also perform field work when needed. When out of the office, the applicant may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The applicant may occasionally be exposed to wet and/or humid…