What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Electrical Engineer, PE position at Tetra Tech Careers?
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding a Senior Electrical Engineer to our team. This position may be based anywhere in the United States.
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:
As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will play a key role in the planning, design, and delivery of electrical systems for water/wastewater treatment facilities and related infrastructure. You'll work closely with internal teams and clients to provide high-quality, technically sound solutions across a range of projects.
- Provide expert-level technical input during client meetings and project development
- Perform electrical systems planning, load calculations, and detailed design
- Develop electrical and control schematics for medium- and low-voltage systems
- Design lighting, grounding, lightning protection, fire alarm, and other low-voltage systems
- Prepare project-specific technical specifications using CSI MasterFormat
- Coordinate with utility providers and support permitting activities
- Contribute to project documentation such as basis-of-design reports, status updates, and client responses
- Estimate electrical construction costs at varying stages of design
- Deliver technical presentations and support proposal efforts as needed
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet project goals, schedules, and budgets
Qualifications:
- 20 years of experience in consulting engineering, with a strong background in electrical design
- Active Professional Engineering (PE) license required; ability to obtain additional state licensure via comity
- Strong technical writing and communication skills
- In-depth knowledge of the NEC and other codes relevant to water/wastewater infrastructure
- Experience with permitting and utility coordination processes
- Familiarity with power systems analysis software such as SKM Power*Tools, ETAP, or Easypower
- Experience designing electrical systems for municipal and industrial facilities, particularly water/wastewater projects
- Ability to work independently, mentor junior engineers, and provide peer-level support to project teams
- Valid unrestricted driver’s license
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.
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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