The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding a Senior Solid Waste and Business Development Expert to our Solid Waste/Landfill Design team based in Goshen, NY.
Position Summary:
In this role, you will visualize, develop, and manage multi-disciplinary solid waste and remediation projects on behalf of both public and private waste and remediation clients. Principal geographic focus will be in New York with opportunity to expand into neighboring states. Tetra Tech is a leader in the solid waste industry, and we are looking to grow with a key individual who has a strong interest or contacts in the solid waste landfill, transfer station, recycling, solid waste sustainability, biogas, and related industries.
Essential Job Functions:
The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
• Plan, develop, coordinate, and direct work for multi-project clients, and multiple clients.
• Develop strategic initiatives for continued work with key clients and business sectors, and to implement company growth initiatives.
• Direct the work of others and maintain the quality control on projects and on administrative tasks.
• Primary point of contact for clients and for maintaining a positive relationship with clients.
• Manage multiple company priorities and projects.
• Evaluate performance and status of the technical staff, recommend changes in staff positions. Participate in salary reviews and staff management decisions. Help build future company leaders.
• Prepare key proposals, including the development of technical plans, schedules, and cost estimates, and preparation with staff and with the client.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills. Ability to think and act critically and strategically.
Required Qualifications:
• Currently licensed or ability to obtain licensure as Professional Engineer (PE) in New Jersey and/or New York.
• Previous experience with design, permitting, and construction of solid waste projects.
• Bachelors or Master's Degree in engineering or science discipline and 15+ years' experience.
• Established client relationships.
• Excellent overall communication skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to effectively write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, scheduling, and accounting software.
• Must obtain/maintain OSHA HAZWOPER certification per company policy and job duties.
• Ability to supervise technical and support staff in an office and to provide leadership and mentoring to professional personnel.
• Ability to carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Supervisory responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints; and resolving problems.
Preferred Qualifications:
• CAD or GIS skills a plus.
Physical Requirements:
• Regularly required to sit and work at a computer for extended periods; occasional standing and walking within the office environment.
• Occasionally required to lift/move up to 10 lbs., with infrequent lifting of up to 25 lbs.
• Requires use of hands for typing, handling materials, and operating office equipment; vision abilities include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• May occasionally travel to field sites (approximately 10-30% of the time), which can involve walking on uneven terrain and slopes up to 2:1 or 3:1 grade.
• When in the field, must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including a respirator if required, and may need to meet medical clearance standards based on assignment.
Work Environment / Environmental Factors:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made.
• Office-based work typically involves low hazard exposure, though noise levels may vary depending on nearby activities or equipment.
• Outdoor conditions for occasional field assignments may involve exposure to physical and chemical hazards, heat and cold stress, uneven terrain, and other adverse environmental factors; PPE-including hearing protection and respirators-may be required.
• Noise levels differ by assignment, and appropriate hearing protection may be necessary; reasonable accommodations are available to support employees with disabilities.
• Travel between sites or offices may be required, with employees expected to operate vehicles safely under varying weather, traffic, and environmental conditions.
Additional Information:
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Tetra Tech SWE will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).
Pay: $115,000 - 160,000 annually, commensurate with skill level, geography region, and experience.
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.
