Senior Civil Engineer / Project Manager

Tetra Tech provides consulting and engineering services focused on water, environmental, and sustainable infrastructure. The company is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer / Project Manager to lead civil and water/wastewater infrastructure design, project delivery, client coordination, business development, and mentorship of junior engineers.

Responsibilities:

• Work with multidisciplinary teams in the design and implementation of PFAS treatment (GAC, IX, RO) and conventional water/wastewater process systems
• Participate in large-scale design-build and design-bid-build projects for municipal water, wastewater, and reclaimed water facilities
• Work on project scopes, budgets, schedules, and technical deliverables, ensuring alignment with client objectives
• Collaborate directly with public agencies and utilities to guide decision-making and facilitate project progress
• Prepare and deliver engineering reports, design packages, technical memoranda, and construction documentation
• Provide business development support, including proposal preparation, client presentations, and interview participation
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, identifying new opportunities for growth within the municipal market
• Mentor and train junior engineers, fostering technical development and professional advancement
• Support recruitment and team growth by identifying and developing emerging talent
• Ensure all project work meets quality, safety, and compliance standards
• Prepare construction documents, including drawings, technical specifications, reports, and cost estimates
• Work as a task lead on water/wastewater projects, mentoring junior staff
• Collaborate with senior engineers and project managers to ensure design quality and technical accuracy
• Review contractor submittals and respond to RFIs during construction phases
• Assist with site visits, field investigations, and occasional construction observation
• Work closely with CAD designers, junior engineers, and other technical staff
• Collaborate with clients on project scoping and work with multidisciplinary teams on delivery
• Work with senior engineers on business development, help develop and present at conferences, and stay active with associations

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) and 8+ years of progressive municipal infrastructure project experience
• Proven experience managing water, wastewater, and/or drainage projects with municipal, state, and water district clients
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel (~15%) to project sites and client meetings
• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer and performing design tasks
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate a computer, keyboard, and engineering software
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret detailed engineering drawings, plans, and specifications
• Ability to stand, walk, and navigate active project or construction sites during field visits
• Ability to occasionally lift or carry light materials (up to 25 pounds) such as field equipment or documents
• Visual acuity to review technical data, drawings, and digital models
• Ability to travel to project sites and perform fieldwork activities as needed
• Hybrid or fully remote environment with field/client visits
• Work performed primarily in a professional office setting with standard engineering tools and software
• Periodic site visits to construction sites, treatment facilities, or outdoor environments
• Exposure to varying weather conditions during fieldwork
• Potential exposure to construction-related conditions, including noise, dust, and uneven terrain
• Use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required during site visits