Senior Civil Engineer (Hydro)

Tetra Tech is adding a Senior Hydrotechnical Engineer to our Power team. This role can be performed from anywhere in the United States.

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 currently seeking a Senior Hydrotechnical Engineer to join our Power team. This is a vacant position for which we are actively recruiting. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Job Functions:

As a Hydrotechnical Engineer, your expertise will contribute to delivering high-quality, sustainable engineering solutions for our clients.

Conduct hydrological assessments, including low-flow analysis and flood flow statistical analysis.

Utilize industry-standard hydrotechnical modeling software to develop accurate analysis and summaries.

Perform hydraulic design for river engineering projects, including weirs, intakes, and dams.

Prepare technical reports and regulatory submissions to support permitting processes.

Conduct energy and economic evaluations for hydropower plants.

Ensure compliance with industry standards, project requirements, and environmental regulations.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on hydropower projects ranging from $10M to $400M.

Support continuous professional development and maintain a high level of discipline knowledge.

Work safely and report all health and safety concerns.

Perform additional duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree (B.Sc. or B.Eng.) in Civil Engineering.

Professional Engineer (PE, P.Eng.) registration in the Unites States or Canada is required.

6+ years of experience in consulting engineering.

Expertise in hydrotechnical engineering and hydraulic structures.

Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint), with advanced Excel skills being an asset.

Experience in hydrological modeling, sediment transport, and hydraulic analysis.

Strong verbal and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines efficiently.

Willingness and ability to travel as needed.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit or stand as required and remain in a stationary position for at least 50% of the workday.

Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle, manipulate, or feel objects, including continuous operation of a computer and other standard office equipment such as calculators, copiers, and printers.

The majority of work is performed in a professional office setting.

Periodic travel may be required and could involve limited exposure to extreme temperatures. Travel may include air travel, during which the employee may be required to remain seated for extended periods.

Additional Information
Tetra Tech offers comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs and assists in planning for long-term financial security. Available benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, term life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA), time off with pay, 401k retirement plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

The salary range for this position is $140,000 to $190,000. Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including but not limited to: education, relevant and demonstrated work experience in the role, skills, geographic location, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies relevant to the needs of the business.

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 Techis 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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