The Opportunity:Tetra Tech is seeking a technically driven Senior Civil Engineer / Project Manager to join our infrastructure group. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who is passionate about civil and water/wastewater infrastructure design and is interested in progressing in technical and project management leadership. You'll play a key role on multidisciplinary teams delivering complex municipal and utility projects throughout New England/East Coast and across the U.S.
The infrastructure team supports clients with innovative, practical solutions for water and wastewater treatment, conveyance systems, stormwater management, and site infrastructure. This is a great opportunity to deepen your technical expertise while gaining exposure to project delivery, coordination, and client-facing work.
Essential Functions:- Work with multidisciplinary teams in the design and implementation of PFAS treatment (GAC, IX, RO) and conventional water/wastewater process systems.
- Participate in large-scale design-build and design-bid-build projects for municipal water, wastewater, and reclaimed water facilities.
- Work on project scopes, budgets, schedules, and technical deliverables, ensuring alignment with client objectives.
- Collaborate directly with public agencies and utilities to guide decision-making and facilitate project progress.
- Prepare and deliver engineering reports, design packages, technical memoranda, and construction documentation.
- Provide business development support, including proposal preparation, client presentations, and interview participation.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, identifying new opportunities for growth within the municipal market.
- Mentor and train junior engineers, fostering technical development and professional advancement.
- Support recruitment and team growth by identifying and developing emerging talent.
- Ensure all project work meets quality, safety, and compliance standards.
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) and 8+ years of progressive municipal infrastructure project experience.
- Proven experience managing water, wastewater, and/or drainage projects with municipal, state, and water district clients.
- Prepare construction documents, including drawings, technical specifications, reports, and cost estimates.
- Work as a task lead on water/wastewater projects, mentoring junior staff.
- Collaborate with senior engineers and project managers to ensure design quality and technical accuracy.
- Review contractor submittals and respond to RFIs during construction phases.
- Assist with site visits, field investigations, and occasional construction observation.
- Work closely with CAD designers, junior engineers, and other technical staff.
- Collaborate with clients on project scoping and work with multidisciplinary teams on delivery.
- Work with senior engineers on business development, help develop and present at conferences, and stay active with associations.
- Solid written and verbal communication skills.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel (~15%) to project sites and client meetings
Compensation is based on work location, individual experience, and job qualification. Range: $128,000 to $150,000
Physical Requirements / Work Environment:- Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer and performing design tasks.
- Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate a computer, keyboard, and engineering software.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret detailed engineering drawings, plans, and specifications.
- Ability to stand, walk, and navigate active project or construction sites during field visits.
- Ability to occasionally lift or carry light materials (up to 25 pounds) such as field equipment or documents.
- Visual acuity to review technical data, drawings, and digital models.
- Ability to travel to project sites and perform fieldwork activities as needed.
- Hybrid or fully remote environment with field/client visits.
- Work performed primarily in a professional office setting with standard engineering tools and software.
- Periodic site visits to construction sites, treatment facilities, or outdoor environments.
- Exposure to varying weather conditions during fieldwork.
- Potential exposure to construction-related conditions, including noise, dust, and uneven terrain.
- Use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required during site visits.
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