Environmental Engineer
Qualifications:
PhD/MS degree in Civil, Environmental, Water Resource Engineering, or related field.
More than 5 years professional experience.
Good writing skills, example of writing requested prior to interview.
Good organizational and time management skills with the ability to simultaneously handle multiple tasks and project responsibilities.
Responsible and equally suited to working independently or in a team environment involving a suite of restoration professionals including chemistry, engineering, geology, biology, ecology and geomorphology.
Must be able to read, interpret, and understand design drawings and specifications, watershed restoration plans, treatability studies, TMDLs, AMD treatment system operation and maintenance (O&M) plans, vendor supplied specifications and quotes, mine permit applications and regulations, mine maps, and other technical or engineering reports.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical documents and procedures, and government regulations.
Must be able to write detailed reports, specifications, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Must be able to effectively present information, communicate, and respond to questions from groups of coworkers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Must have MS Word and Excel knowledge for preparation of reports, proposals, compiling data, and the development of other various documents. Capability in other Microsoft Office suite products is desired.
Must be an independent thinker and be able to take over projects with minimal training and with minimal direct oversight.
Must have 5 or more years’ experience working directly on mine drainage treatment, mining, abandoned mine land reclamation, or alternative/renewable energy related projects.
Registration as a professional engineer (or the ability to become registered) in one or more of the states of PA, OH, MD, WV, or KY is preferred.
Demonstrated expertise in water quality assessment techniques, water quality chemistry, and treatment technologies.
Demonstrated expertise in the performance of water quality assessments on mine impacted sites. Likely work sites will be located in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, and Ohio, but could include other domestic and international locations.
Established relationships with government and industry experts and project stakeholders working in the mine reclamation and mine drainage treatment/abatement space.
Expert knowledge of aquatic ecosystems as they relate to the principles pertaining to effective design techniques.
Expert knowledge of in-stream design techniques and practices.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
- 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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