Project Engineer - Mid-level at Tetra Tech, Inc. in rancho cordova, California

Job Description:

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science®.

We are seeking a full-time, mid-level Project Engineer for our Rancho Cordova, CA operations. Working remotely from within the State of California may be considered.

The selected candidate will support our work at a variety of environmental engineering programs in the following areas:

• Be part of a team of engineers and scientists developing designs required to implement removal and remedial actions for cleanup of environmentally impacted sites and abandoned mines.
• Work with a team to perform engineering design, develop plans, specifications, and cost estimating.
• Support engineering alternative evaluations for removal and remedial actions at abandoned mines.
• Support pilot studies of new technologies and approaches for mine clean up.
• Provide construction oversight of design implementation by construction contractors.
• Oversee field construction activities and be familiar with heavy equipment, construction means and methods, and management activities.
• Communicate with client and contractors in the field during construction; serve as liaison between field and senior engineers in office.
• Manage projects, budgets and teams.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years relevant experience. You will also have / be:

• Familiarity with design/construction of disposal cells, waste piles, evaporative covers/caps, erosion and water controls, stormwater routing and controls, road design, slope stabilization, and restoration techniques.
• Experience with engineering design and construction oversight.
• Experience with environmental investigations.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Familiarity with land surveying experience.
• Experience in southwestern United States, environmental remediation, mining and mine reclamation, uranium mining and mills, interaction with regulatory agencies, tribal lands, CERCLA sites.
• Excellent communication skills.

Degree / Certifications
• BS in engineering (civil, environmental, geotechnical) from an accredited college or university.
• Professional Engineer (PE) is desirable. Engineer in Training is acceptable.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training is a plus
• 30-hour OSHA construction safety training is a plus.

Work Environment
Working remotely from within the State of California may be considered.
This position is primarily desk work, however, occasionally (30%) you will need to travel and perform fieldwork. The field work is anticipated to be in California, Arizona and New Mexico. A physical capacity for working outdoors, often in isolated areas, is required. You must be able to:

• Drive on a regular basis. Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver's license and good driving record is required.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions, both hot and cold.
• Walk on uneven terrain.
• Work in variable outdoor environments and perform excavations using hand tools.
• Carry heavy equipment, 35-40 lbs.
• Don personal protective gear as needed.

The Salary Range for this position is $75,000 - $100,000, depending on education, experience, skills, and location.

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.

Health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including any public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, and international authorities as well as client and project requirements.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers

Twitter: @TetraTechJobs

Facebook: @TetraTechCareers

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech's core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

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

Please no phone calls or agencies.

Additional Information

• Organization: 103 EMI