Civil​/Water Resources Engineer

Tetra Tech invites you to consider a rewarding opportunity as a Civil / Water Resources Engineer with Tetra Tech’s team of scientists and engineers. We are currently seeking a Mid to Project Level Civil / Water Resources Engineer with expertise in hydrological and hydraulic modeling and developing water resource-related engineering designs. Position responsibilities include proposal preparation, project management, water resource related modeling and designs, reporting, and moving projects efficiently to completion.

The Civil / Water Resources Engineer will manage projects commensurate with their existing training and experience, while being encouraged to take advantage of Tetra Tech’s project management training program. Collecting field data, modeling water resources and designing solutions are key components of the position. The successful candidate will work across natural and anthropologic-impacted systems in a diversity of market sectors.

Developing water resource designs that encourage resiliency of infrastructure and watersheds to changing climatic conditions is required to meet our clients’ long-term needs. Utilizing Tetra Tech’s significant resource base across our global footprint using technically advanced scientific, engineering, and sustainability focused assessment, planning, and design tools and services is a key aspect of the position. This position includes a flexible hybrid work setting and schedule to be worked out with your supervisor, but the candidate must reside within 50 miles of the local Salt Lake City, UT office or Henderson, NV office

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.

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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 an energetic individual interested in pursuing and supporting a variety of challenging projects. The successful candidate will be asked to take on varying levels of responsibility on projects ranging from field investigations, modeling evaluations, design and report preparation. The Civil / Water Resources Engineer will have the opportunity to lead as a Project Manager on a variety of hydrological and hydraulic modeling projects and some civil design projects.

Market sectors the Civil / Water Resources Engineer will work with may include state and Federal funded watershed resiliency and impact mitigation, military facility, mining, oil and natural gas, commercial development, environmental cleanup, and industrial projects. Tasks will include, but won’t be limited to:

• Site reconnaissance and on-site evaluation of various governmental, commercial and industrial sites.
• Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, stormwater conveyance and retention/detention design, stage-storage and water balance modeling, open channel flow, erosion, and sediment control.
• Preparation of reports and technical memorandums.
• Development of engineering cost estimates.
• Development of bid specifications and contract documents.
• Construction oversight.
• Environmental data compilation, review, and evaluation.
• Strong problem solving, time management, and written and verbal communication skills are required.
• The position may require some travel (approx. 25% of the time), typically related to construction oversight, field investigation, and site reconnaissance.

B.S. Civil Engineering with a water resource focus or a related field.

5 - 10 years of civil engineering work experience. Advanced degrees may…