Entry Level Civil/Environmental Engineer (Environmental Consulting: Remediation, Solid Waste Design, Facilities and Permitting) – (June 2026 Start) – Middletown, Rochester or Syracuse, NY

Required Qualifications:
•    Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or Geological Engineering.
•    F.E. (Fundamentals of Engineering) Completion required. 
•    Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
•    Solid organizational and time management skills. 
•    Self-disciplined/motivated individual who also works well in a team environment. 
•    A positive attitude and willingness to learn. 
•    Unwavering personal integrity.

Preferred Qualifications:
•    Experience in a civil or environmental engineering role preferred (e.g., internship and/or co-operative experience). 
•    Experience in landfill design, permitting, or environmental monitoring.
•    Knowledge of environmental regulations a plus.

Physical Requirements:
•    Regularly requires sitting for extended periods while driving or riding in a vehicle; occasional standing and walking throughout the project site environment.
•    Regularly required to stand and walk during field assignments, including walking on uneven terrain and steep slopes (3:1 or 2:1 grade).
•    Frequent use of hands for handling, reaching, typing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, speaking, hearing, tasting, and smelling.
•    Must be able to lift/move up to 10 lbs. regularly, 25 lbs. frequently, and 50+ lbs. occasionally.
•    Requires specific vision abilities including close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus; extended computer screen use is necessary.
•    Fieldwork may involve travel and exposure to outdoor environments; must be physically able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including a respirator when required.
•    An annual medical exam may be required based on the nature of the field assignment.

Work Environment / Environmental Factors: 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made.
•    Outdoor conditions may involve exposure to physical and chemical hazards, heat and cold stress, uneven terrain, and other adverse environmental factors; PPE—including hearing protection and respirators—may be required.
•    Office-based work typically involves low hazard exposure, though noise levels may vary depending on nearby activities or equipment.
•    Noise levels differ by assignment, and appropriate hearing protection may be necessary; reasonable accommodations are available to support employees with disabilities.
•    Travel between sites or offices may be required, with employees expected to operate vehicles safely under varying weather, traffic, and environmental conditions.

Additional Information:
•    Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Pay: $63,000 – 65,000 annually, commensurate with skill level, geography region and experience.

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.  

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
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, sex, marital or familial status, 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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