Civil Engineer/Renewable Energy – Rochester, NY

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Tetra Tech’s commitment to hiring the best talent in the industry and helping them thrive professionally is stronger than ever. We are currently seeking a Civil Engineer/Renewable Energy Professional for our Rochester, New York or Syracuse, New York offices. The ideal candidate is self-motivated with 5 to 8 years of engineering experience, including construction oversight, stormwater management plans, civil engineering design (including grading analyses), permitting, and project management. The candidate must have prior ground-mounted solar engineering experience.

Your Role:

·         Engineering design for renewable energy and other projects.

·         Construction monitoring support.

·         Client communications.

·         Report writing.

·         Coordinating with multidisciplinary consulting teams

Qualifications:

·         Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering

·         5-8 years of professional experience

·         Experience with renewable energy projects is preferred.

·         Experience with the site plan and zoning approval processes for renewable projects at the municipal level is preferred.

·         Experience with the erosion and sediment control plan approval process for renewable projects through county and state regulatory processes.

·         Understanding of surface water quality, stormwater quality, and stormwater management in construction and post-construction settings, hydrology and hydraulic analysis, and applicable rules and regulations

·         Experience with the design of stormwater management systems, including hydrologic and hydraulic modeling.

·         Working knowledge of civil and environmental engineering principles, including grading, site layout, wetland impacts, entrances, traffic, utilities, etc.

·         Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) in civil engineering is preferred.

·         Working knowledge of industry-standard computer software for the position (e.g., HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, ArcGIS, BlueBeam, etc.)

·         Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D, including corridors, pipe networks, and grading, is required.

·         Ability to work well independently and with project managers.

·         Excellent analytical and organizational skills

·         Excellent communication skills and ability to work well in a team setting.

·         40-hour HAZWOPER certification is a plus

·         A pre-employment drug screen in compliance with federal regulations is required, along with a physical if needed.

·         Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record without restrictions.

Compensation:

Salary commensurate with experience.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $105,000 yr.

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience and demonstrated work experience in the above role; skills, certifications, and competencies that align to the specified role; geographic location; and education, as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

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