Environmental Compliance and Permitting – Engineer – Mining

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of a 4-year accredited university in civil or environmental engineering.

• 12+ years of experience.

• Must be computer literate and have knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat Pro.

• An interest in working with active mining clients as they conduct operations and environmental management plans, including supporting mine phase transitions (expansion or closure) is a must.

• Strong problem solving, time management, and written and verbal communication skills are required.

• Ability to learn about mine site environmental concerns and integrate new skills and software programs (Teams, Project).

• A Pre-employment drug screening in compliance with state regulations is required.

• Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education and career interests should be related to environmental aspects of the mining industry.

• PE preferred.

• MSHA and/or OSHA HAZWOPER certification preferred.

• Spanish speaking is a plus.

Physical Requirements: 

• Travel in-state and out-of-state and safely perform field work at remote sites required (approx. 25% of travel required).

• Must be able to walk across uneven terrain, including uneven ground, in all weather conditions including rain, snow, hot/cold weather (<40 degrees and >95 degrees).

• Field work will include remaining stationary for long periods of time, walking, lifting, bending, sitting. Office work will consist of prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk and using a computer.

Work Environment / Environmental Factors:

• Based out of Lakewood, CO or Colorado Springs, CO office. This position requires the candidate to work in the office regularly with our team for the first 6 months to facilitate integration into projects, form relationships with fellow employees with a range of backgrounds, and more fully and quickly integrate into our team. After the first 6 months, this position will allow a flexible hybrid work setting and schedule to be worked out with your supervisor. This arrangement is subject to review and may change at the company’s discretion.

Additional Information:

• Full-time, Monday through Friday work scheduled (40 hours). Occasionally extended hours may be required based on project and/or client needs.

• Work will be performed in an office and field setting.

Target salary range:  $104,000 annually to $119,000 annually. Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including but not limited to: education, relevant and demonstrated work experience in the role, skills, geographic location, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies relevant to the needs of the business.

Life at Tetra Tech:

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Tetra Tech offers the following optional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long & Short-Term Disability, Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending. Financial Benefits: Group Term Life, Optional Group Term Life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Health Savings Account, 401K, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Time Off with Pay, Employee Assistance Program, Adoption Assistance, Leaves of Absence.
• 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.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science^® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

We invite applications from all interested parties.

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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.