Stormwater Engineer
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding a Stormwater Engineer to our Mid-Atlantic team. For this role, we are open to hybrid work schedules in our Research Triangle Park (RTP), North Carolina office, or remote work schedules within the Mid-Atlantic region.
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 60 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:
We are seeking a Stormwater Engineer with expertise in stormwater design to join our interdisciplinary team supporting projects in the Mid-Atlantic and nationally. This role offers a unique opportunity to support innovative projects focused on green stormwater infrastructure, water quality and quantity, and community resiliency for municipal, state, and federal clients.
Essential Job Functions:
The following duties are essential to this role. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
Lead the analysis and design of stormwater infrastructure through the application of quantitative and qualitative evaluation techniques.
Lead the preparation of construction and bid documents, including plans, specifications, cost estimates, and permit applications along with support from our team.
Lead or support municipal stormwater management projects, including flood mitigation, green stormwater infrastructure, climate resiliency, and nutrient pollution reduction.
Perform technical writing assignments to contribute to project documentation and deliverables, including the basis of design memos and modeling reports.
Collaborate with team members to ensure high quality deliverables through quality control and assurance processes.
Support construction administration and observation by conducting site visits, processing submittals and RFIs, and coordinating with contractors and junior staff.
Required Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or related field.
An active Professional Engineer (PE) certification in the State of North Carolina (or the ability to gain licensure within six months of hire).
A minimum of 5+ years of professional engineering experience with a strong foundation in stormwater design.
Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D including all tasks associated with plan set development, including grading, detail development, and quantity take-offs for construction documents. Knowledge of MicroStation is a plus.
Demonstrated experience in analysis, design, permitting, and construction management of stormwater management projects.
Demonstrated experience preparing and delivering client presentations, with a focus on municipal or other public-sector clients.
Proven analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, demonstrated through education and professional experience.
Proficiency in the ESRI ArcGIS Pro.
Preferred Qualifications:
A master’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or related field.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to travel for site visits and construction oversight as needed. Travel is estimated to be up to 10% yearly (occasional overnight travel).
Ability to stand or walk for long periods during inspections, including the ability to walk on uneven terrain.
Ability to kneel, crouch, or stoop when inspecting sites.
Willingness and ability to work outdoors in a range of weather conditions (heat, rain, wind, cold) for extended periods of time.
Ability to sit at a workstation and use a computer for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours/day). Additional hours may be required based on project needs.
Manual dexterity to use a computer mouse, keyboard, and other tools.
Visual acuity to read and interpret detailed drawings and technical documents including topographic and site surveys, construction document plan sets, and reports.
Ability to communicate effectively in-person and via electronic means.
Additional Information
For this role, we are open to hybrid work schedules in our Research Triangle Park (RTP), NC office, or remote work schedules within the Mid-Atlantic United States region.
This position is scheduled for full-time work (40 hours/week) with a typical schedule of 8:00am to 5:00pm (Eastern Time) Monday to Friday. Additional hours may be required based on project needs.
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 25,000 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, 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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