Senior Civil Water Resource Engineer
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is seeking a Senior Civil/Water Resources Engineer to join our Mine Planning and Water Management team. In this role, you will work on a diverse portfolio of civil, hydrologic, hydraulic, water management, and mining projects throughout the project life cycle.
You will collaborate with engineers, scientists, project managers, and clients on projects involving mine water management, stormwater systems, water balances, grading and drainage, earthwork, reclamation, environmental compliance, construction oversight, and mine closure.
This position offers the opportunity to serve as a technical lead, mentor developing professionals, influence project solutions, and work on projects that have a direct impact on responsible mine development and environmental stewardship.
We are open to candidates with strong civil or water resources backgrounds who may not have experience in every software platform or mining application listed. Training and mentoring will be provided to the right candidate.
Any candidates interested in this opportunity should apply by the December 6, 2026 deadline.
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.
Essential Job Functions:
Lead or support civil and water resources design for mining and environmental projects.
Develop grading, drainage, site, water routing, stormwater, and water management plans.
Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, including open-channel flow, stormwater conveyance, retention and detention, stage-storage, and water balance analyses.
Design or evaluate erosion and sediment control measures, heavy earthwork, reclamation features, and water management infrastructure.
Prepare technical reports, design memoranda, specifications, cost estimates, bid documents, and construction documents.
Review environmental data and model results and communicate findings in clear, concise language.
Support permitting, environmental compliance, mine expansion, reclamation, and closure projects.
Provide construction oversight, field verification, and technical support during implementation.
Coordinate with clients, regulators, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
Mentor junior staff and contribute to quality assurance, project planning, and business development.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a related discipline.
5-10+ years of relevant engineering experience.
Active Professional Engineer license.
Experience with civil design, grading and drainage, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, water management, stormwater, earthwork, water quality, or related areas.
Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to conduct or oversee field data collection, construction observation, and site inspections.
Demonstrated experience with mining environmental permitting, compliance, reclamation, environmental management, or related consulting work.
Strong technical writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to interpret permits, regulations, monitoring data, and technical reports. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
- A Pre-employment drug screening in compliance with state regulations is required.
- Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a related field.
Mining, mine water management, reclamation, closure, or heavy civil construction experience.
Experience with Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, ArcGIS, GoldSim, or comparable software.
MSHA or OSHA HAZWOPER training.
Experience mentoring staff or serving as a technical task lead. Professional Engineer or Professional Geologist license.
MSHA, OSHA HAZWOPER, or similar field-safety training.
Experience with water management, mine waste, tailings, heap leach facilities, reclamation, closure, or water treatment.
Experience working with multiple regulatory jurisdictions.
Spanish-language proficiency.
We encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet every preferred qualification.
Physical Requirements:
This position includes approximately 25% travel, primarily to mine and project sites.
Field assignments may involve walking on uneven terrain, working at elevation, lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds occasionally, and working outdoors in variable weather conditions.
Work Environment / Environmental Factors:
Appropriate training, personal protective equipment, and field support will be provided.
Additional Information:
Full-time, Monday through Friday work schedule (40 hours). Occasionally extended hours may be required based on project and/or client needs.
This position is primarily office-based with a hybrid work (within 25 miles of office/client site) environment possible, depending on business needs. This arrangement is subject to review and may change at the company's discretion.
Work on complex mining and environmental projects throughout the mine life cycle.
Collaborate with experienced engineers, scientists, project managers, and clients.
Apply your expertise to practical, high-impact regulatory and environmental challenges.
Access mentoring, professional development, and opportunities for advancement.
Build expertise across multiple clients, mine types, geographic regions, and regulatory environments.
Support for professional licensure, certifications, and continuing education offered.
Target salary range: $110,000 to $130,000. Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including but not limited to: education, relevant and demonstrated work experience in the role, skills, geographic location, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies relevant to the needs of the business.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
- Tetra Tech offers the following optional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long & Short-Term Disability, Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending. Financial Benefits: Group Term Life, Optional Group Term Life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Health Savings Account, 401K, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Time Off with Pay, Employee Assistance Program, Adoption Assistance, Leaves of Absence.
- 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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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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