Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer

The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding a Senior Water/Wastewater 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 Senior Water/Wastewater engineer to assist in growing Tetra Tech's Texas engineering business. 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 role will be primarily commercial facing with a focus on industrial clients. This person will be splitting their time between high level Program Management, business development & technical responsibilities with a high degree of autonomy associated with all three. Duties will include:

• Interact with commercial/industrial clients to identify needs, develop, and process solutions.
• Primary point of contact for the client in all engineering-related matters.
• Lead meetings with clients to review project specifics.
• Lead internal engineering and design teams on single and multi-disciplined projects.
• Assume role of lead technical engineer as needed.
• Review other members of the team's design efforts.
• Review calculations prepared by others within the Civil/Environmental/Chemical group related to water/wastewater.
• Perform periodic quality control reviews.
• Monitor and update project budget and schedule regularly.
• Oversee the preparation of wastewater related permit applications to regulatory agencies; occasionally take lead on permit application preparation.
• Interface with vendors, equipment suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Meet with regulatory agencies.
• Attend bid openings, review bid packages, and make recommendations to clients for the award of contracts.
• Serve as lead person on proposal development of new opportunities.
• Write proposals and Work Orders.

Required Qualifications:

• Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Chemical).
• A Professional Engineering (PE) License.
• 5+ years of Business Development & Department Growth (Client interaction, mentorship, etc.).
  • Preparation of fee estimates, proposals, statements of qualifications, etc.
• 10+ years of experience with designing & managing water & wastewater projects from a COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL BACKGROUND (Not Municipal).
  • Responsible for budget, schedule, contractual obligations, client service, and quality standards.
• Knowledge and experience with environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements of Texas.
• Good communication (Coordinate meetings, conduct effective client presentations, prepare written reports).
• Ability to travel to client locations, both sites and offices.
• Applicant must be able to drive and pass a motor vehicle records check.

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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