Civil Engineer

Civil Engineer

Tetra Tech is adding a Civil Engineer to our team based in Ithaca, NY.

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The Civil Engineer supports the planning, design, and delivery of land development and site engineering projects within the Architectural/Engineering/Consulting (AEC) environment. The role involves performing civil design and site development for residential, commercial, and industrial projects, including site feasibility analysis, grading, drainage, utility design, and site layout, while developing design concepts, performing engineering calculations, preparing plans and details, and contributing to technical specifications and construction documentation in collaboration with multidisciplinary project teams.

The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:

• Perform civil design and site development tasks for residential, commercial, and industrial engineering projects.
• Support land development and site improvement projects through site feasibility analyses, grading design, drainage analysis, utility design, and site layout preparation.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, plans, and construction documents in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to coordinate civil design elements and integrate them with other project disciplines.
• Manage assigned tasks to meet project schedules, budgets, and quality standards while working effectively under tight deadlines.
• Respond to design comments and incorporate revisions based on internal reviews, client feedback, and regulatory agency requirements.
• Execute work in accordance with internal quality procedures, applicable codes, legislation, and industry standards to ensure project compliance and technical excellence.
• Actively pursue continuous learning opportunities to maintain a high degree of technical knowledge and professional competency in structural engineering.
• Promote and maintain a culture of safety by working in a safe manner at all times and promptly reporting all health and safety incidents or concerns.
• Perform additional tasks as required to support project goals, team objectives, and company initiatives.

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with 5-7 years of experience.

Site design experience includes site grading, stormwater and utility design.

Ability to meet quality standards and deadlines.

Proficiency in Revit, and good knowledge of industry software, including Microsoft Office Suite.

Active and clear driver's license, including a successful clearance of a Motor Vehicle history check.

The majority of work is performed in a professional office setting with a collaborative, team-oriented atmosphere.

Work involves extensive use of computers, digital communication tools, and design software in an open or hybrid office environment.

This is a full-time, regular position, with typically standard working hours between 8am – 5pm, Monday through Friday. However, this position may require occasional extended hours to meet project milestones, deadlines, or client needs.

This position is considered hybrid, with a 40% office presence, 20% site visits and/or client meetings, and 40% remote presence (ability to work from a home location). This arrangement is subject to…