Project Engineer

Jacksonville, United States

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is adding a Project Engineer to our Environmental Consulting team based in Jacksonville, Florida.

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.

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.

Your Impact:

Responsibilities:

Our Jacksonville office is seeking an engineering professional to provide project level technical support on environmental characterization and remediation projects for federal, municipal, commercial and industrial clients. This individual will participate in and lead scoping, planning and execution of large, complex environmental investigation and remediation programs under CERCLA, RCRA and other regulatory programs for Federal, State, and private clients.

Your responsibilities will include a variety of project related tasks to design and implement complex field investigation and remediation projects under various environmental regulatory programs. These project efforts will include assessment design, interpretation of data, designing integrated active and institutional remediation programs, and preparation of large complex documents.

Collaboration and mentoring are routine within Tetra Tech. Expect to work closely with experienced professionals who will help integrate you into our culture as you advance in your career. The current position has the opportunity to work closely with one or more of our PhD level engineers designing and testing new environmental remediation treatment systems. The person in this position is anticipated to manage projects, provide technical leadership to junior staff and act as a seller-doer.

Support project managers in evaluation of emerging and innovative technologies via research, design and testing of emergent technologies.
Evaluate contaminated sites and develop remediation approaches, including feasibility studies, removal action work plans, and remediation design plans.
Implement remedial pilot tests and systems, including vendor selection, logistical coordination, permitting, and supervision of field teams.
Management of subcontractors.
Work plan development, data evaluation, and report writing.
Develop technical specifications, scopes and cost estimates to support procurement of subcontractors including environmental remediation contractors, drillers, analytical laboratories, etc., and assist evaluation of bids and pricing.
Prepare technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals.
Data analysis, including preparing maps, tables, and figures (using GIS ad CADD staff).
Prepare for and participate in meetings with clients, regulatory personnel, and other parties.
Task and project management, including planning and implementing investigation and remediation projects, design and implementation, trouble shooting and optimization of remediation engineering projects, budgeting and budget management, adherence to schedule, quality, client satisfaction, and profitability.
Business development; potentially including new and existing clients, leading proposal preparation.
At times, this position may also include fieldwork including multi-media environmental sampling, sediment sampling and characterization, drilling oversight, contractor oversight, and remediation system operations, maintenance, and construction.
Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline, knowledge and awareness.
Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
Additional duties as required.

Qualifications:

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, skill, and/or ability required:

Mandatory Requirements;

o Bachelor’s degree (BS) or master’s degree (MS/MA) in environmental engineering or related field.
o 3-8 years directly related professional experience in environmental assessment and remediation related work
o Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam completed.
o OSHA 40-Hr Hazardous Waste Operations Training and all refreshers to maintain it as current.
o Basic computer skills (e.g., Microsoft programs like Word, Excel) .
o A valid Driver’s License in good standing.
o Willingness and ability to travel as needed, approximately 25%.
o Capable of performing fieldwork, which at times can be extensive.

Desired experience, knowledge, and skills

o Professional engineer licensure or a path to achieve licensure within 3 years .
o Experience working on Department of Defense projects.
o Experience working with specifications software (e.g., SpecsIntact, CSI, etc.) and previous experience developing design drawings with the support of CADD designers.
o Knowledge of specialized computer software needed for data evaluation and remediation design.
o Experience with equipment (i.e., pumps, flowmeters, sensors, etc.) selection and sizing.
o Strong oral and written communication skills.
o Ability to operate 4WD equipment and trailer attachments.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires the candidate to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on.

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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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.

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