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Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer

Tetra Tech, Inc.
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 2/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/27/2025

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science®.

Summary :

At Tetra Tech, you will work with high-performing teams who are passionate about using their expertise to find solutions to complex problems in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science® to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients.

We are seeking a Senior Water / Wastewater engineer to assist in growing Tetra Tech's Texas engineering business. Candidate must be highly motivated and work well in a professional and team-oriented environment. Candidate must also have the ability to manage a heavy workload, travel as needed, possess excellent communication and organizational skills. Proficiency with MS Office applications is a requirement.

Your Role :

Tetra Tech is seeking an Senior Water / Wastewater Engineer to join our Houston, Texas team to provide support on various engineering projects throughout Texas. This role will be primarily commercial facing with a focus on industrial clients, mainly Oil & Gas related. This person will be splitting their time between high level Program Management & technical responsibilities with a high degree of autonomy associated with both. Duties will include :

  • Interact with commercial / industrial clients to identify needs, develop, and process solutions.
  • Primary point of contact for the client in all engineering-related matters.
  • Attend and potentially lead regularly scheduled meetings of the client.
  • Lead meetings with clients to review project specifics.
  • Lead internal engineering and design teams on single and multi-disciplined projects.
  • Assume role of lead technical engineer as needed.
  • Review other members of the team's design efforts.
  • Review calculations prepared by others within the Civil / Environmental group related to water / wastewater.
  • Perform periodic quality control reviews.
  • Monitor project budget and schedule.
  • Update project budget and schedule regularly.
  • Oversee the preparation of permit applications to regulatory agencies; occasionally take lead on permit application preparation.
  • Interface with vendors, equipment suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.
  • Meet with regulatory agencies.
  • Attend bid openings, review bid packages, and make recommendations to clients for the award of contracts.
  • Occasionally, serve as lead person on proposal development of new opportunities.
  • Write proposals and Engineering Work Orders (EWOs).

Qualifications :

  • Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Environmental, Chemical, etc.)
  • A Professional Engineering (PE) License.
  • 5 years of Business Development & Department Growth (Client interaction, mentorship, etc.)
  • Preparation of fee estimates, proposals, statements of qualifications, etc.

  • 10 years of experience with designing & managing water & wastewater projects from an COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL BACKGROUND (Not Municipal).
  • Responsible for budget, schedule, contractual obligations, client service, and quality standards.

  • Knowledge and experience with environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements of Texas.
  • Good communication (Coordinate meetings, conduct effective client presentations, prepare written reports).
  • Ability to travel to client locations, both sites and offices.
  • Applicant must be able to drive and pass a motor vehicle records check.
  • 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.
  • About Tetra Tech :

    At Tetra Tech, 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 health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state and federal authorities.

    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.

    Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees-28,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

    Explore our open positions at https : / / www.tetratech.com / careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities :

    LinkedIn : @TetraTechCareers

    Twitter : @TetraTechJobs

    Facebook : @TetraTechCareers

    Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech's 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, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

    Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor, and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

    We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

    Please no phone calls or agencies.

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