Water/Wastewater Treatment Engineer

The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding a Water/Wastewater Treatment Engineer to our team based in Houston, TX.


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.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a motivated Engineer to assist in growing Tetra Tech's Texas engineering business. Candidate will provide support for the project tasks involving engineering design, permitting, and support aspects of engineering projects. 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 and possess excellent communication and organizational skills. Proficiency with MS Office applications is a requirement.

Essential Job Functions:
The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. This position will support a variety of contracts, including commercial, industrial, and local government. Duties will include:

• Performing project tasks for public and private sector clients as well as participation in functions involving contact with client representatives.
• Working with or coordination with project team personnel. Will perform technical functions on projects and work with team members on engineering and construction projects.
• Preparation of feasibility and engineering reports, permit applications, construction specifications, engineering cost estimates, and work on the preparation of construction drawings.
• Assistance in the preparation of proposals, subcontract specifications, and work plans.
• Participation in technical and business development presentations with clients.
• Other duties may be assigned as determined appropriate by the supervisor based on level of experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) or Master's Degree (M.S.) in Civil, Process, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering or a related area.
• Engineer-in-Training certificate is preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience with design of water & wastewater project
• Ability to write detailed reports, business correspondence, and procedures suitable for client submittal.
• Ability to effectively present information, communicate, and respond to questions from groups of coworkers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to work with basic engineering and mathematical concepts and principles.
• Ability to apply engineering and mathematical concepts to practical situations.
• Must be able to work effectively with other technical professionals.
• Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Applicant to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the Applicant is regularly required to talk or hear. The Applicant frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The Applicant is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and or smell. The Applicant must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment / Environmental Factors:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an Applicant encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Applicant must be able to work in an office environment and also be able to perform field work, when needed. When out of the office, the Applicant would be frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The Applicant is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes and airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.


Additional Information

• Employment Type: Full-Time.
• Work Schedule: Standard business hours, Monday through Friday; occasional extended hours or overtime may be required based on business needs.
• Reporting: The position will report to the manager located in Houston, TX.

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, 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.

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