Civil Engineering Services Lead – Glen Allen, VA

The Opportunity

Tetra Tech is adding a Civil Engineering Services Lead to manage and oversee a variety of civil and energy-related projects. This role will be responsible for client communication, project management, staff supervision, and technical oversight of civil engineering designs.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in civil land development, stormwater management, and renewable energy projects. The position offers an opportunity to lead multidisciplinary teams and support business development initiatives.

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

• Manage client communication, deliverables, and requests.
• Lead or support the development of proposals and cost estimating.
• Work with multi-discipline engineering, especially structural, geotechnical, and electrical engineers.
• Delegate engineering work and oversee the production of engineering plans and computations, from conceptual to construction level details.
• Support construction RFIs and field inspections as necessary.
• Subject matter expertise in Stormwater Management, Erosion and Sediment Control, and Floodplain Management and grading is a plus.
• Subject matter expertise in renewable energy projects is a plus.
• Manage staff and engineering team workloads, supervise and mentor staff.
• Ability to bring in new and diverse engineering opportunities from external and internal clients is a plus.
• Licensed professional engineer in a state (East Coast preferred) with the ability to obtain reciprocity in other similar states.
• Experience in conducting and directing work with a multitude of civil land development projects and improvements, such as transportation, large dams, linear utilities, solar and battery storage, commercial and residential sites, industrial sites, floodplain management, and large culvert/bridge design.
• Work with project managers for delivery of a quality product within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Additional duties as required.
  
  

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Civil, Water Resources, Biological Systems, or Environmental Engineering-related major.
• Minimum of 10 years prior experience in engineering design for civil and/or energy-related projects.
• Professional Engineering Licenses in East Coast states is preferred.
• Expertise with renewable energy projects, linear design, and land development preferred.
• Experience leading the site plan and zoning approval processes at the municipal level, preferred.
• Experience leading the erosion and sediment control plan approval process for renewable projects through the county and state regulatory processes.
• Understanding of surface water quality, stormwater quality, and stormwater management in construction and post-construction settings, hydrology and hydraulic analysis, and applicable rules and regulations.
• Working knowledge of industry-standard computer software for the position (e.g., HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, etc.).
• Working knowledge of local, state, and federal water resources regulatory processes.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Solid Microsoft (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project) and other software tool skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well independently.
• Ability to work on several tasks at any given time, work well with a team, and mentor junior staff.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record without restrictions.
  
  

Life At Tetra Tech

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits. https://www.tetratech.com/careers/life-at-tetra-tech/
• 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.
  
  

A pre-employment drug screen in compliance with federal regulations is required, along with a physical if needed.

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 public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, international authorities, and clients.

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, 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.

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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Additional Information

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