The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is adding a Sr. Project Manager/Water Resource Engineer to our Water Resources Management team on the Central Coast of California.

Responsibilities:

Tetra Tech is seeking a professional, motivated, and intelligent Sr. Project Manager/Water Resource Engineer to provide leadership in the field of water resources management. The position will include developing sustainable water management and planning solutions for existing Federal, State, Municipal, and private clients, as well as marketing new clients. This role will provide expertise with the following:
• Owner's Representative/Program Management
• Capital Improvement Planning
• Asset Management Planning
• Water/Wastewater Master Planning
• Smart Utility Programs
• Disaster Recovery and Resilience
• Regulatory Compliance

The position involves business development and project execution with emphasis on client development in both the public and private sectors. The ideal candidate will have established relationships and a desire to grow the business through deliberate marketing initiatives, production of high-quality work products, and application of strategic solutions for clients.

The candidate will:
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline, knowledge and awareness.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Support additional duties, as required.

The salary range for this position is $215,000-245,000. Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including, but not limited to geographic location, qualifications, licensures, certifications, experience, and other skills relevant to the needs of the business. Additional information on our benefits package can be found at Life at Tetra Tech - Tetra Tech.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration is required.
• 15+ years of relevant experience is required.
• Experience supporting or leading capture planning and preparing proposals is required.
• Experience managing water resource planning studies and engineering is required.
• Knowledge of water resource, watershed, and water quality models is strongly preferred.
• Candidates must be comfortable using Microsoft Applications including Word, Excel, and Teams.

This position requires the candidate to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on.

Background Check: If this position requires a CAC card, CUI Enclave Access and/or a Security Clearance, a background check will be completed.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Occasional trips to project site locations may require the employee to traverse over uneven surfaces and potentially up/down steps or hills.
• Employee should be able to lift up to 25 pounds

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Most work is anticipated to be office-based, but participating in some site visits is a strong possibility.
• Client or company meetings away from the office are very likely.
• This position will require travel by car or by air; anticipated to be approximately 20%. Some trips will require multiple overnights stays.

Language & Communication Skills:
• Candidates must be fluent in English, writing and speaking.
• Candidates must possess excellent writing capabilities and have experience generating reports suitable for submittal to clients.
• Candidates are expected to make verbal presentations supplemented by graphics including the firm's technical capabilities; proposed solutions to client challenges; project findings and recommendations; project status including scope, budget, and schedule; etc.

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.