Conveyance Project Engineer

Conveyance Project Engineer

Join Tetra Tech's Water Team in Irvine and play a key role in delivering innovative water and wastewater conveyance solutions across Orange County and beyond. As a Conveyance Project Engineer, you'll work alongside seasoned project managers to bring major infrastructure projects to life. Be part of our team that specializes in the engineering 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.

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.

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.

As a mid-level Conveyance Engineer, you'll play a key role in developing water delivery solutions for our clients. You'll work alongside senior technical leaders and project managers to advance detailed design and delivery across a range of public sector projects. In this role you will:

• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, support client communications, and help ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest technical standards.
• Support Project Managers in delivering large-scale water and wastewater conveyance projects from planning through construction.
• Execute the client's objectives by preparing construction drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports.
• Actively participate in project meetings and facilitate completion of action items to ensure timely progress.
• Lead the preparation of design calculations, system modeling, and hydraulic analyses for pipelines, pump stations, force mains, and collection systems.
• Team with senior engineers to identify and evaluate innovative technical solutions.
• Assist in preparing materials for client presentations, progress updates, and decision-making sessions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required (California PE preferred, or ability to obtain within 6 months).
• 5+ years of experience in water/wastewater conveyance systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D; experience with hydraulic modeling software a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem solving and task execution.

CA Salary: $95,000- $130,000 dependent on experience

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

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.