Civil Engineer, PE - Water-Wastewater

Civil Engineer, PE

Tetra Tech is seeking a Civil Engineer, PE to join our Water team in Seattle, WA, supporting water and wastewater infrastructure projects throughout the Pacific Northwest.

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.

This role supports civil engineering design for water and wastewater treatment, pumping, and conveyance systems across the Pacific Northwest. The position includes opportunities to participate in multidisciplinary project delivery, develop project management capabilities, and provide both design and construction-phase support.

The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Serve as a design engineer for municipal wastewater and water infrastructure projects, including treatment facilities, pipelines, pumping systems, and collection systems. Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams to support design and project execution. Lead planning activities, evaluations, and selection of preferred technical alternatives. Perform conceptual and detailed design calculations and engineering analyses. Prepare engineering reports, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and related documentation. Ensure use of standard engineering practices and appropriate technical documentation. Resolve technical questions and support safe, timely, and cost-effective project delivery. Provide construction support, including field meetings, submittal reviews, RFIs, and shop drawing evaluations.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering discipline (water/wastewater utility focus preferred). Professional Engineer (PE) license in Washington, or ability to obtain by comity within 6 months. 8+ years of experience in water and wastewater system design, including activated sludge systems (lagoon, oxidation ditch, sequencing batch reactor and/or membrane), pipelines, pumping systems, collection systems, and/or CSO control systems. Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Ability to perform hydraulic system calculations for pump stations, pressure pipelines, storm and sanitary sewer pipelines, and/or wastewater treatment plants. Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D, word processing, spreadsheets, and scheduling programs. Strong project management background (preferred). Excellent technical writing and communication skills. Interest in business and client development. Active membership in PNCWA, APWA, AWWA or similar associations (preferred). Ability to travel periodically, approximately 15% or more.

Full-time position based in Seattle, WA, with hybrid flexibility. Periodic travel required (approximately 15% or more). Salary Range: $98,000$140,000, depending on experience and skills.

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.