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Civil Engineer, PE

Tetra Tech

The Role

Overview

Design and manage civil infrastructure projects: stormwater, grading, streets, water systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • grading
  • drainage
  • street design
  • design calculations
  • construction drawings
  • cost estimates

Tasks

-Lead and support civil infrastructure design projects, including: -Evaluate design alternatives and provide innovative technical solutions. -Grading, drainage, and street design -Support permitting processes and regulatory compliance. -Ensure compliance with engineering standards, local codes, and documentation requirements. -Prepare engineering reports, construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates. -Execute work safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. -Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, subconsultants, and stakeholders. -Mentor junior staff and contribute to technical team development. -Perform conceptual and detailed design calculations and analyses.

Requirements

  • civil 3d
  • microstation
  • bsce
  • eit
  • pe license
  • 5-10 yrs

What You Bring

-Strong background in: -Familiarity with applicable codes and ability to develop and review specifications. -Grading and drainage design using AutoCAD Civil 3D -Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE) required. -5–10 years of relevant civil engineering experience. -Hydrology and hydraulics modeling -Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D (formal training preferred); MicroStation InRoads a plus. -EIT certification required; ability to obtain California PE license within 6–12 months. -Experience with municipal, commercial, or residential infrastructure projects. -Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods while performing office or fieldwork. -Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds (e.g., equipment, documents, samples). -Occasional fieldwork may require walking on uneven terrain, climbing stairs or ladders, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions. -Must be able to travel locally for site visits, meetings, or field coordination as needed. -Standard business hours with occasional overtime or travel to meet project deadlines or attend client meetings. -Ability to self-direct work and review plan sets and reports. -Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and technical writing. -Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

-Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees. -Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits. -ADA-compliant ramps, bikeways, and pedestrian pathways -Merit-based financial rewards. -Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance. -Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth. -Hybrid work environment (office and field-based) with flexibility to balance project and personal needs.

The Company

About Tetra Tech

-Leveraging a signature science-driven approach, it tackles complex problems in water, environmental restoration and sustainable infrastructure. -It organizes itself into government and commercial/international groups, enabling tailored expertise across public and private sectors. -Its Digital Systems division develops advanced analytics and visualization tools (like FusionMap®), supporting clients in grid reliability and AI infrastructure. -Unusual among engineering firms, it bridges traditional civil projects with cutting-edge digital and AI-enabled infrastructure solutions.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Defense Services

Disaster and Emergency Management

Marine

Transportation

Government

Water Resources

Utilities

Infrastructure

Transmission and Distribution

Ports and Airports