Tetra Tech

Senior Project Engineer

Tetra Tech • $95K — $115K *
Tampa, FL 33647In-Person
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering
  • 12+ years of experience in municipal infrastructure or water/wastewater engineering
  • Professional Engineer (PE) certification in Civil or Environmental Engineering, with ability to obtain Florida licensure
  • Strong technical writing and communication skills
  • Familiarity with municipal permitting and regulatory requirements
  • Experience with hydraulic modeling software and proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Revit is preferred
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering design for water infrastructure and resource facilities
  • Oversee site investigations and deliver technical assessments
  • Develop design calculations, reports, and specifications
  • Evaluate design alternatives and resolve technical challenges
  • Serve as a key contact with clients and regulatory agencies
  • Guide projects through planning, permitting, and final design phases
  • Provide construction-phase support, including bid evaluations and change order assessments
  • Mentor junior technical staff and contribute to their professional development

Benefits

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

Tetra Tech is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join our Southwest Florida team. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced engineer ready to lead technical design and coordination efforts for a wide range of infrastructure projects. Our focus includes water and wastewater treatment facilities, water distribution systems, pipelines, pump stations, and wastewater collection systems. The successful candidate will serve as a technical leader, mentor junior staff, and collaborate closely with project managers and clients to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

Essential Functions:

As a Senior Project Engineer, you will:
  • Lead and perform engineering design for water infrastructure and water resource facilities.
  • Oversee site investigations and inspections, delivering detailed technical assessments.
  • Develop design calculations, technical reports, drawings, and specifications.
  • Evaluate design alternatives, resolve technical challenges, and coordinate across engineering disciplines.
  • Serve as a key contact with clients, subconsultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
  • Guide projects through conceptual planning, permitting, and final design, including plans, specifications, and bid packages.
  • Provide technical expertise for municipal infrastructure projects, including treatment facilities, pipelines, and pump/collection systems.
  • Deliver construction-phase support: bid evaluations, RFI responses, shop drawing reviews, progress reports, and change order evaluations.
  • Make independent assessments of engineering challenges, recommending practical solutions and ensuring compliance with standards.
  • Mentor junior technical staff and contribute to the growth.
    Required
    Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering.
  • 12+ of progressive experience in municipal infrastructure or water/wastewater engineering.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) in Civil or Environmental Engineering, registered in Florida (or ability to obtain Florida licensure within 6 months).
  • Proven ability to manage technical aspects of complex projects and mentor staff.
  • Strong communication, technical writing, and organizational skills.
  • Familiarity with municipal permitting and regulatory requirements.
  • Experience with hydraulic modeling software; proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Revit is desirable.
  • Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project).
  • Ability to travel periodically (approximately 15% or more).


Physical Requirements:
  • Prolonged periods working at a computer and performing design-related tasks in an office environment.
  • Occasional walking, standing, bending, or lifting up to 25 pounds may be required.
  • Fieldwork may include exposure to outdoor environments and active construction sites.


Work Environment / Environmental Factors:
  • Work will primarily take place in an office environment with periodic field and client site visits.
  • Field conditions may involve variable weather, noise, and other environmental factors typical of treatment plant and construction settings.


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


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
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$178.9 million
Founded
1966
5 Year Trend
+6.9%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
NASDAQ
TTEK
* Ladders Estimates

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