What are the responsibilities and job description for the Conveyance Engineer, PE position at Tetra Tech?
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding a Conveyance Engineer, PE to our Water team based in Irvine, CA.
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 part of our collaborative team, you’ll support the planning, design, and construction of public water systems to upgrade aging infrastructure, provide sustainable solutions, and offer innovative approaches to help preserve safe and reliable water delivery for California.
- Water/wastewater infrastructure planning and design to include collection and conveyance systems, distribution and transmission mains, wastewater collection, trunk and force main, pump stations, wells, storage tanks, water and wastewater treatment, civil grading, drainage, as well as rehabilitation of existing infrastructure
- Prepare construction drawings, specifications, cost estimates, detailed engineering reports and documents
- Ensure standard engineering practices and inclusion of appropriate documentation on various reports and design projects
- Evaluate alternatives, resolve technical issues, and interface with other engineering disciplines
- Perform design calculations, analysis, and engineering interpretation of specifications and drawings, recommending and documenting design modifications
- Resolve questions, plan, coordinate, and complete work as part of a design team
- Perform construction support services including reviewing shop drawing submittals, responding to requests for information, and evaluating change order requests
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s in Civil or Environmental Engineering
- Professional Registration (PE) License in CA (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
- 8 years of experience in water/wastewater infrastructure, whether focused on treatment process or conveyance systems
- Project experience and process knowledge of water/wastewater facilities projects with municipal, state, and water districts is preferred.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office
- Valid driver’s license and flexibility for periodic travel (~15%)
Salary Range: $95,000 - $140,000, depending on experience.
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.
Salary : $95,000 - $140,000
