Professional Engineer (P.E.) – Solid Waste Facilities (Structural or Civil Experience) – Northeast U.S.

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®.

Tetra Tech is a leader in solid waste. We seek to find talent that can help expand our capabilities and contribute to our culture with a focus on client satisfaction.  Here at Tetra Tech we have the skill, breadth and depth of resources, and technical talent to optimize management of our clients’ waste resources.  

Your Role: 

Responsibilities of this position will include interpretation of federal, state and local agency regulations, preparation and review of project work products, including site specific technical data, calculations, technical reports, construction plans and specifications, cost estimates, environmental permit applications, and permit terms and conditions.  These responsibilities will be applied to the development and construction of solid waste facilities including transfer stations, recycling centers, and materials recovery facilities. The position will also involve business development, client relations, and working closely with peers and staff.

For the ideal candidate, this position will combine project work and some business development. You will also effectively and efficiently perform the following: 

• Independently perform engineering calculations, direct CADD in the formation of ideas into design drawings, write reports, prepare permit applications, and make project decisions with the oversight of senior client managers.
• Work in all phases of a project from feasibility studies to construction/startup, including preparation of drawings, plans, specifications, reports, bid documents, and certifications.
• Analyze reports, maps, drawings, calculations, and facility operational/environmental data.
• Prepare construction cost estimations.
• Prepare design reports.
• Stamp/certify designs.
• Oversee construction projects to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction and safety standards.
• Plan, develop, coordinate, and help direct work for multi-project clients, and multiple clients. 
• Support business development initiatives for continued work with key clients and business sectors. 
• Maintain the quality control on projects and on administrative tasks. 
• Manage multiple smaller company priorities and projects. 
• Prepare proposals for mid to large-size projects, including the development of technical plans, schedules, and project budget estimates, and preparation with staff. 
• Periodic travel to project sites.
  
  

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or above in engineering or related environmental field.
• Holds a Professional Engineering license.
• Experience – 8 years minimum in the below fields:
• Solid waste management
• Facility (e.g. transfer station, recycling facility, materials recovery facility) development
• Project management experience, including budgets, schedules, and invoicing.
• Solid organizational and time management skills.
• Self-disciplined/motivated individual who works well in a team environment. Located in the northeastern states with a preference for the Middletown, NY area.
• Proficiency with computer usage for document preparation including MS Word and Excel, and engineering software related to your field.
• Working knowledge of computer-aided design software; (e.g. AutoCAD, C3D, Revit, etc.).
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and developing leadership skills. Ability to communicate clearly and regularly with project manager/team.
• Strong analytical/technical skills.
• Regulatory experience is a plus, but not required.
• Established client relationships are a plus.
  
  

Pay: $80,000 – 125,000 annually, commensurate with skill level, geography region and 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.
  
  

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.

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

• Organization: 209 SWE