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Junior Project Controls Engineer

Tetra Tech
San Diego, California, United States
$60K-$75K a year
Full-time

The Opportunity :

Tetra Tech is adding a Junior Project Controls Engineer to our Project Controls team working remotely / from home.

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 500 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.

Your Role :

Work with the Purchasing Agent and other team members to develop and maintain a procurement plan as the project schedule is created;

this includes buyout status reporting.

  • Monitor quantity tracking, production and schedule performance.
  • Perform productivity and unit cost analyses on construction and remediation projects.
  • Support the determination of estimated actuals for accrual reporting.
  • Support out monthly deliverables to clients (internal and external), including progress and cost reporting, schedule updates, and forecasting.
  • Assist in providing support for project closeout activities.
  • Develop and maintain schedules on moderately complex projects in their entirety and portions of scope on highly complex projects.
  • Maintain cost and schedule baselines in accordance with the guidelines and procedures maintained within the CRL or by the contract.
  • Develop the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for projects during the proposal stage.
  • Perform critical path and float analysis of the project schedule throughout a project’s lifecycle.
  • Identify and analyze cost and schedule trends and variances to the project baselines.
  • Support Project Controls employees for any project claims that relate to clients, subcontractors or supplies.
  • Prepare cost and schedule reports for staff review.
  • Provide change and configuration management control.
  • Perform cost to complete forecasting.
  • Perform earned value management.
  • 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 :

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a focus in Accounting, Economics, Business, Construction Management, Mathematics or a related field.
  • 3-5 years of applicable experience.
  • PC, Microsoft Office Suite knowledge required.
  • Excellent communication and math skills.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Project and / or Primavera.
  • Pertmaster risk analysis, Earned Value Management and database skills preferred.

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.

Compensation :

Salary commensurate with experience.

Salary Range : $60k-$75k

A pre-employment drug screen in compliance with federal regulations is required, along with a physical if needed.

At Tetra Tech, 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 public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, international authorities, and clients.

About Tetra Tech :

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in 550 locations around the world.

Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and talent of more than 28,000 employees who are working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects.

Explore our open positions at . Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities :

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among our 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 status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We invite applications from all interested parties.

Additional Information

  • Organization : 106 ECI
  • 30+ days ago
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