What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer position at Tetra Tech Careers?
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is looking for a full-time Project Engineer based in Albuquerque, NM.
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.
Your Role:
• Design/construction of disposal cells, waste piles, evaporative covers/caps, erosion and water controls, stormwater routing and controls, road design, slope stabilization, and restoration techniques.
• Engineering design and construction oversight.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Engage with heavy equipment, earthwork construction, and land surveying.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years relevant experience. You will also have / be:
• Familiarity with design/construction of disposal cells, waste piles, evaporative covers/caps, erosion and water controls, stormwater routing and controls, road design, slope stabilization, and restoration techniques.
• Experience with engineering design and construction oversight.
• Experience with environmental investigations.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Familiarity with land surveying experience.
• Experience in southwestern United States, environmental remediation, mining and mine reclamation, uranium mining and mills, interaction with regulatory agencies, tribal lands, CERCLA sites.
• Excellent communication skills.
Degree / Certifications
• BS in engineering (civil, environmental, geotechnical) from an accredited college or university.
• Professional Engineer (PE) is desirable.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training and 30-hour OSHA construction safety training are a plus.
Work Environment
This position is primarily desk work, however, occasionally (30%) you will need to travel and perform fieldwork. The field work is anticipated to be in Arizona and New Mexico. A physical capacity for working outdoors, often in isolated areas, is required. You must be able to:
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions, both hot and cold.
• Walk on uneven terrain.
• Work in variable outdoor environments, packing heavy equipment, and excavations using hand tools.
• Carry field equipment (35 to 40 pounds).
• Don personal protective gear as needed.
• You must be able drive on a regular basis. Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver’s license and good driving record is required.
• Drive on a regular basis. Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver's license and good driving record is required.
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.
Tetra Tech offers comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs and assists in planning for long-term financial security. Available benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, term life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA), time off with pay, 401k retirement plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including any public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, and international authorities as well as client and project requirements.
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. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among our core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. 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.
Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
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