Civil Project Engineer/Project Manager

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is seeking a Civil Project Engineer / Project Manager, Water/Wastewater to join our team in Atlanta, Georgia.

The successful candidate will lead the planning, design, and delivery of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including treatment facilities, water distribution and transmission systems, wastewater collection and conveyance networks, pump stations, and infrastructure rehabilitation.

This opportunity is ideal for a Professional Engineer who enjoys the technical aspects of engineering design while taking ownership of projects from concept through construction. You'll collaborate with experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams, provide technical guidance, and work directly with municipal clients to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions.

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement from our office at The Battery Atlanta.

Why Tetra Tech

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges.  Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world.  For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability.  Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development.  Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Your Impact

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference.  Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Position Summary:

The Civil Project Engineer / Project Manager will be responsible for the technical design, coordination, and delivery of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This position combines hands-on engineering with project management responsibilities, including design oversight, technical analysis, client coordination, permitting, and construction support.

Working with multidisciplinary teams, the successful candidate will contribute to engineering solutions while managing project schedules, budgets, and deliverables. The role offers opportunities to lead projects, mentor developing engineers, and maintain direct involvement in technical design and problem-solving.

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.

• Lead and perform engineering design for municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including treatment facilities, water distribution and transmission mains, wastewater collection and conveyance systems, pump stations, storage facilities, and infrastructure rehabilitation.
• Perform and oversee engineering calculations, hydraulic analyses, equipment evaluations, and design development for water and wastewater systems.
• Prepare and review engineering reports, design drawings, technical specifications, construction documents, cost estimates, and permit applications.
• Provide technical expertise in the design and selection of pipelines, pipe materials, valves, pumps, and related mechanical and civil infrastructure components.
• Manage engineering projects from planning and preliminary design through final design, permitting, bidding, and construction.
• Coordinate project schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables to ensure quality and timely project execution.
• Serve as a technical point of contact for municipal clients, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Collaborate with civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and other engineering disciplines to coordinate designs and resolve technical challenges.
• Support regulatory permitting and compliance with applicable local, state, and federal requirements.
• Provide construction administration services, including review of shop drawings, submittals, requests for information (RFIs), and construction-related technical issues.
• Participate in field investigations, site visits, and construction meetings to evaluate existing conditions and support project delivery.
• Perform technical reviews and quality assurance/quality control of engineering deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and engineering designers.
• Support client relationships, project pursuits, and proposal development as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE).
• Minimum of 5 years of professional engineering experience involving municipal water and wastewater infrastructure design.
• Demonstrated experience in the design of water distribution, wastewater collection and conveyance systems, pump stations, pipelines, or water/wastewater treatment facilities.
• Experience performing hydraulic calculations, engineering analyses, and the preparation of construction plans and technical specifications.
• Working knowledge of pipe materials, valves, pumps, and related water and wastewater infrastructure components.
• Experience preparing engineering reports, design documents, cost estimates, and permit applications.
• Familiarity with jurisdictional and regulatory permitting requirements for municipal infrastructure projects.
• Ability to coordinate engineering activities, manage technical deliverables, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong technical problem-solving, written communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer registration in Georgia or ability to obtain through comity.
• Experience in engineering consulting with municipal water and wastewater clients.
• Experience managing engineering projects, including schedules, budgets, technical deliverables, and client coordination.
• Familiarity with hydraulic modeling software such as WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, EPANET, or similar programs.
• Experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, or related engineering design software.
• Experience with water and wastewater treatment plant design, pump station design, or rehabilitation of existing municipal infrastructure.
• Knowledge of Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) permitting requirements and applicable municipal design standards.
• Experience providing engineering services during construction, including submittal reviews, RFIs, and construction observations.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers or coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods working at a desk and using a computer. 

• Occasional walking, standing, climbing, or lifting up to 25 pounds may be required. 

• Field visits may involve exposure to outdoor weather conditions, construction sites, and uneven terrain.

Work Environment / Environmental Factors:

• Work will primarily be performed in an office environment with periodic field visits. 

   

   

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.