Entry Level Civil/Environmental Engineer (Environmental Consulting: Remediation, Solid Waste Design, Facilities and Permitting) – (June 2026 Start) – Middletown, Rochester or Syracuse, NY
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding an entry level engineer or scientist (graduating from college in May/June 2026) with interest in environmental compliance. This role will be based in our Middletown, Rochester, or Syracuse, NY office.
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:
This is an excellent opportunity for you to utilize your passion for science and engineering degree while working on civil/environmental engineering projects including: solid waste management, landfill design, geotechnical engineering, stormwater design, hydrologic modeling, grading and topographic plans, environmental permitting, environmental monitoring, drafting (AutoCAD/CIVIL 3D), cost estimation, specifications, report preparation (Word/Excel), and construction quality assurance (CQA).
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.
• Prepare plans and specifications.
• Perform engineering design calculations.
• Analyze reports, maps, drawings, environmental data, and aerial photographs.
• Prepare environmental monitoring plans.
• Draft construction plans using AutoCAD and CIVIL 3D.
• Prepare construction cost estimations.
• Collect and/or review environmental monitoring data (air, gas, stormwater, groundwater).
• Prepare environmental reports.
• Oversee construction projects to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction and safety standards.
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.
• Experience in landfill design, permitting, or environmental monitoring.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations a plus.
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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