Senior Civil Engineer Remote
Buffalo, Erie County, New York, 14201, USA
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineer
Senior Civil Engineer
Tetra Tech is adding a Senior Civil Engineer to our Power team. This role can be performed from anywhere in the United States.
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We are currently seeking a Senior Civil Engineer for our Power team. This is a vacant position for which we are actively recruiting. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge.
Essential Job Functions:
- Review and authenticate functional and detailed designs of site preparation, storm water management, site grading, access roads, and fencing for projects in the power industry.
- Liaise with other discipline leads, project managers, vendors, contractors and clients to facilitate smooth flow of information for use in preparing preliminary and detailed design and provide design clarifications and solutions during construction.
- Apply knowledge of North American codes, regulations and standards and have a good working knowledge of local Municipal Specifications, Guidelines and best industry practices.
- Provide technical leadership to the Civil team on projects.
- Participate in design reviews on various projects and provide technical input.
- Monitor project schedule and budgets within your area of responsibility and report status on a regular basis
- Attend project meetings as required
Required Qualifications:
- 10+ years experience in civil engineering, specifically in transmission lines, high voltage substations, industrial, power generation, hydro, and/or utility projects is considered an asset.
- Experience in industrial design including but not limited to: site development, grading and drainage design, site utilities / tie-ins, erosion control, and road design
- Working knowledge of civil design standards in the USA
- Strong communication, report writing, organization, analytical and interpersonal skills
- Must possess a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering and be licensed to practice as a professional engineer in the USA
- Knowledge of the following software packages is an asset:
Civil 3D, XP Storm, Water Cad, Auto Turn and Auto Desk AVT. - Must be able to work independently and with others on multiple projects.
- Able to work as part of a multi-discipline design team.
- Experience in business development and structural design would be an asset.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit or stand as required and remain in a stationary position for at least 50% of the workday.
- Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle, manipulate, or feel objects, including continuous operation of a computer and other standard office equipment such as calculators, copiers, and printers.
Work Environment / Environmental Factors:
- The majority of work is performed in a professional office setting.
- Periodic travel may be required and could involve limited exposure to extreme temperatures. Travel may include air travel, during which the employee may be required to remain seated for extended periods.
Tetra Tech offers comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs and assists in planning for long-term financial security. Available benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, term life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA),…
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