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Wastewater (Leachate) Process Engineer (5-10 years exp.) - Metuchen, NJ Area
Wastewater (Leachate) Process Engineer (5-10 years exp.) - Metuchen, NJ AreaTetra Tech • Metuchen, NJ, US
Wastewater (Leachate) Process Engineer (5-10 years exp.) - Metuchen, NJ Area

Wastewater (Leachate) Process Engineer (5-10 years exp.) - Metuchen, NJ Area

Tetra Tech • Metuchen, NJ, US
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The Opportunity

Tetra Tech is adding an experienced wastewater (leachate) process engineer to our leachate management team based in Metuchen, NJ.

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 changes 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

Tetra Tech is a leader in the solid waste industry providing strategic planning and support for solid waste systems and facilities. As part of our team, you will advance our brand and culture with a focus on client satisfaction.

Your Role

Responsibilities of this position will include, among others : interpretation of applicable federal, state, and local regulations; analysis and abstraction of wastewater (leachate) flow and quality data; review and interpretation of available data to evaluate performance of existing treatment systems; conceptual and engineering design of wastewater and leachate treatment processes for meeting client and compliance requirements; development of budgetary and construction cost estimates; and preparation of environmental permits. The successful candidate will work with interdisciplinary project teams to develop technical reports, construction plans, and other work products and deliverables. These responsibilities will be applied to environmental and solid waste industries. Some on-site work and short-term travel may be required.

  • Plan, develop, coordinate, and help direct work for multi-project clients and multiple clients. Typical workload consists of five or more simultaneous projects and timelines.
  • Prepare work products and review deliverables prepared by others to promote consistency with Tetra Tech standards and comply with regulatory requirements, best practices, and client specifications.
  • Coordinate and manage multiple staff contributing to projects.
  • Coordinate and schedule milestones and final deliverables.
  • Support the work of others and maintain quality control on projects and on administrative tasks.
  • Work independently to perform project tasks, design, calculations, and reporting to meet the project specific requirements.
  • Work at landfills, contaminated sites, and / or other sites where heavy equipment, contamination, or other health hazards may exist.
  • Be able to travel for short duration projects if needed.
  • Actively participate and support the safety protocols and best practices when working and traveling for project work.
  • Assist with preparation of proposals, including development of scope of work, project schedules, and budgets.
  • Effectively communicate in writing and verbally, including in meetings, discussions, and presentations in various settings and to mixed audiences.
  • Help support strategic initiatives for developing work with key clients and business sectors as industry needs evolve.

Qualifications

  • 5 to 10 years of experience in the design of wastewater and / or leachate treatment processes and facilities.
  • Undergraduate degree in Civil and / or Environmental Engineering or related discipline.
  • PE license or ability to obtain; post-graduate degree an advantage.
  • Experience in leachate or high-strength industrial wastewater an advantage.
  • Experience with biological, physico-chemical, and advanced wastewater treatment processes.
  • Abstraction of wastewater quality and quantity datasets to develop and document design basis.
  • Experience with database management and data visualization an advantage.
  • Experience to perform biochemical and chemical calculations as basis for the design of leachate treatment processes.
  • Experience in developing process treatment trains for meeting discharge requirements, including Process Flow Diagrams and Mass Balancing, to select and size unit treatment processes.
  • Ability to develop construction cost estimates.
  • Familiarity with federal and state regulatory requirements of the Clean Water Act an advantage.
  • Experience with relevant software, such as BioWin, AutoCAD, and Visio, an advantage.

    • Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

    Pay : $80,000 – 125,000 annually, commensurate with skill level, geography region and experience.

    Life at Tetra Tech

  • 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.
  • Focus on safety and personal ownership of the safety culture.

    • 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.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    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.

    We invite applications from all interested parties.

    Additional Information

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