Professional Engineer (P.E.) – Solid Waste Facilities (Structural or Civil Experience) – Middletown, NY or Northeast U.S.
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding an Engineering Design Facilities Specialist to our Solid Waste Team based in Middletown, NY or greater Northeast U.S. area.
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:
Responsibilities of this position will include interpretation of federal, state, and local agency regulations. The role also involves preparing and reviewing project work products such as site-specific technical data, calculations, technical reports, construction plans and specifications, cost estimates, environmental permit applications, and permit terms and conditions. These responsibilities will be applied to the development and construction of solid waste facilities, including transfer stations, recycling centers, and materials recovery facilities. The position will also involve business development, client relations, and working closely with peers and staff. For the ideal candidate, this position will combine project work and some business development.
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.
• Independently perform engineering calculations, direct CADD in the formation of ideas into design drawings, write reports, prepare permit applications, and make project decisions with the oversight of senior client managers.
• Work in all phases of a project from feasibility studies to construction/startup, including preparation of drawings, plans, specifications, reports, bid documents, and certifications.
• Analyze reports, maps, drawings, calculations, and facility operational/environmental data.
• Prepare construction cost estimations.
• Prepare design reports.
• Stamp/certify designs.
• Oversee construction projects to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction and safety standards.
• Plan, develop, coordinate, and help direct work for multi-project clients, and multiple clients.
• Support business development initiatives for continued work with key clients and business sectors.
• Maintain the quality control on projects and on administrative tasks.
• Manage multiple smaller company priorities and projects.
• Prepare proposals for mid to large-size projects, including the development of technical plans, schedules, and project budget estimates.
• Periodic travel to project sites.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree or above in engineering or related environmental field.
• Holds a Professional Engineering license.
• Experience – 8 years minimum in the below fields:
o Solid waste management
o Facility (transfer station, recycling facility, materials recovery facility) development
• Project management experience, including budgets, schedules, and invoicing.
• Solid organizational and time management skills.
• Self-disciplined/motivated individual who works well in a team environment. Located in the northeastern states with a preference for the Middletown, NY area.
• Proficiency with computer usage for document preparation, including MS Word and Excel, and engineering software related to your field.
• Working knowledge of computer-aided design software (e.g. AutoCAD, C3D, Revit, etc.).
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and developing leadership skills. Ability to communicate clearly and regularly with project manager/team.
• Strong analytical/technical skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Regulatory experience is a plus.
• Established client relationships are a plus.
Additional Information:
• Applicants for this position must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Tetra Tech Solid Waste Group (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).
Pay: $95,000 – 125,000 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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