Tetra Tech

National Technical Lead for Wastewater Collection System Hydraulic Modeling

Tetra Tech$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering field.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain through reciprocity.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in wastewater collection system hydraulic modeling and planning.
  • Strong experience with wet weather modeling and analysis for sanitary sewer and combined sewer systems.
  • Proficiency with hydraulic modeling software such as InfoWorks ICM, PCSWMM, SewerGEMS, AquaTwin Sewer, MIKE+, or similar modeling platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Lead wastewater collection system hydraulic modeling and planning projects for municipal clients across the United States.
  • Serve as a technical lead for wet weather hydraulic modeling efforts.
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineering staff.
  • Coordinate with project managers, technical experts, and clients for successful project execution.
  • Prepare, develop, and review hydraulic models and technical reports as per standards.
  • Communicate technical findings effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Support hydraulic modeling and planning efforts related to various infrastructure projects.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
  • Merit-based financial rewards.
  • Flexibility and commitment to work/life balance.
  • Collaborative team atmosphere valuing contributions of all employees.
  • Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is seeking an experienced wastewater collection systems modeler to support and lead hydraulic modeling and planning efforts for municipal infrastructure projects nationwide. In this role, you'll apply advanced modeling expertise, collaborate with national technical leaders, mentor junior staff, and contribute to innovative solutions addressing wet weather, conveyance, and system capacity challenges.

Your Role:
  • Lead wastewater collection system hydraulic modeling and planning projects for municipal clients across the United States.
  • Serve as a technical lead for wet weather hydraulic modeling efforts involving sanitary sewer and combined sewer systems, including capacity assessments, system evaluations, and master planning studies.
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineering staff and support collaboration across multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Coordinate with project managers, technical experts, and clients to support successful project execution, technical delivery, and client communication.
  • Prepare, develop, and review hydraulic models, technical calculations, analyses, and reports in accordance with Tetra Tech and client standards.
  • Communicate technical findings and recommendations effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Support hydraulic modeling, planning, and design efforts related to wastewater, drinking water, stormwater, open channel, and conveyance infrastructure projects.
  • Utilize hydraulic modeling software such as InfoWorks ICM, PCSWMM, SewerGEMS, AquaTwin Sewer, MIKE+, or similar platforms to support technical analyses and planning efforts.
  • Assist with proposal development activities including scopes of work, schedules, level-of-effort estimates, and participation in client interviews.
  • Support staffing coordination, recruiting efforts, and technical growth initiatives within the hydraulic modeling practice.
  • Contribute to innovation initiatives, technical working groups, internal knowledge sharing, and industry engagement opportunities including conference presentations and abstract submissions.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering field.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain through reciprocity.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in wastewater collection system hydraulic modeling and planning.
  • Strong experience with wet weather modeling and analysis for sanitary sewer and combined sewer systems.
  • Proficiency with hydraulic modeling software such as InfoWorks ICM, PCSWMM, SewerGEMS, AquaTwin Sewer, MIKE+, or similar modeling platforms.
  • Experience preparing technical reports, hydraulic analyses, and engineering documentation for municipal infrastructure projects.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to clients, project teams, and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience supporting multidisciplinary infrastructure projects involving wastewater, stormwater, drinking water, or conveyance systems.
  • Experience coordinating with clients, project managers, and technical teams in a consulting environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and support project delivery schedules.


Life at Tetra Tech:

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
  • Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
  • Merit-based financial rewards.
  • Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
  • Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
  • Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.


Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech, Inc. is an American engineering services company that provides consulting, engineering, program management, and construction management services. The company serves a range of industries, including water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Pasadena, California. The company operates in over 50 countries and has more than 20,000 employees.
Learn more about Tetra Tech
Size
21,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$178.9 million
Founded
1966
5 Year Trend
+6.9%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
NASDAQ

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Tetra Tech

More Energy & Utilities Jobs

Find similar National Technical Lead for Wastewater Collection System Hydraulic Modeling jobs: