Entry Level Water Resources Engineer
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Are you looking for a chance to build your career with a company that is Leading with Science? Are you interested in working with a group of talented women and men who drive innovation and celebrate the global community? We are currently seeking an Entry Level Water Resources Engineer to work in our Irvine, California office.
In this position, you will have the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge to real-world flooding and stormwater problems while learning the skills needed to be a successful consultant. This is an engaging and high-impact position in which you will support clients with flood risk management and design, hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analysis, water quantity, and watershed management projects.
Your Role:
- Perform field investigations and inspections
- Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic analysis
- Perform water quantity modeling and flood risk management for levees and dams
- Analyze watershed data using GIS and statistical techniques
- Develop or prepare descriptive charts, figures/maps, and tables/matrices
- Perform writing assignments to contribute to project documentation such as memos and reports
- Support design analysis through the application of quantitative and qualitative evaluation techniques
- Assist in the preparation of construction documents (plans and specifications)
- Develop quantity take-offs for construction bid items
- Support cost-benefit analysis
- Assist with quality control and assurance
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated educational and relevant work experience showing strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills
- Background/interest in river hydraulics, civil design and/or watershed management
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an Accredited College or University
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation and ArcGIS preferred
- Computer literate; knowledge of MS Word and Excel
- Able to work in the field and assist in the field data collection and surveying
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
What We Can Offer You:
- Competitive Salary and Benefits: Competitive compensation packages that recognize the value and experience you bring, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
- Advanced Career Development Opportunities: Provide tailored career development opportunities that align with your aspirations and expertise, including leadership training, advanced certifications, and opportunities to lead groundbreaking projects.
- Excellence and Achievement Awards: Thrive in an environment where excellence is recognized, reflecting our commitment to sharing success.
- Rich Portfolio of Projects: Benefit from the unique opportunity to work on a wide variety of engineering projects, from innovative, specialized tasks to large-scale, high-profile initiatives, enabling professional growth and contributing to impactful, industry-leading work.
- Resource Availability: Take advantage of the extensive resources and tools available in our organization to support your project work, professional development, and career advancement.
- Sustained Excellence and Stable Growth: Tetra Tech has ranked No. 1 in Water in ENR’s “Top 500 Design Firms” for the 20th year in a row. In recent years, our company has continued to expand its reach, diversify its project portfolio, and increase its workforce, demonstrating our stability and the trust our clients place in us.
- Flexibility: Flexibility and remote work options that allow our employees to balance quality work and their personal lives.
The annual salary for this position is $63,000 - $75,000 depending on level of education, qualifications and experience.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 470 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—22,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.
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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.
Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.
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