Senior Civil / Water Resource Engineer - Lakewood, CO

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Summary :

Tetra Tech has a position for a Senior Civil / Water Resources Engineer in our Lakewood, CO or Colorado Springs, CO office.

We are seeking an energetic individual interested in supporting a variety of challenging projects in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with Principal and Project Engineers, Scientists, and Project Managers on a variety of hydrology and hydraulic projects.

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, but the candidate must reside within 30 miles of the local CO office.

Any candidates interested in this opportunity should apply by the August 3, 2024 deadline.

Your Role :

• Lead stream, floodplain, and / or large hydrology and hydraulics design development.
• Assist with engineering design of stream and floodplain hazardous waste remediation.
• Water routing and management, grading plans, site plans, and other civil engineering designs.
• Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, stormwater conveyance and retention / detention design, stage-storage and water balance modeling, open channel flow, erosion, and sediment transport.
• Preparation of environmental compliance documents.
• Report and technical memorandum preparation.
• Development of engineering cost estimates.
• Development of bid specifications and contract documents.
• Construction oversight.
• Environmental data compilation, review, and evaluation, and site reconnaissance.
• Strong problem solving, time management, and written and verbal communication skills are required.
• The position may require some travel, typically related to construction oversight, environmental sampling, and site reconnaissance (approx.

15% of travel required).

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• B.S. Civil, Environmental or a related field (M.S. Preferred).
• 10+ years of engineering experience.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license required.
• Education and work experience should be related to one or more of the following areas of civil / water resources engineering : civil design, steam and floodplain restoration, infrastructure design, storm water management, hydrologic / hydraulic modeling, cost estimation, environmental regulations, remediation, water balance modelling, heavy earthwork construction, water quality.
• Experience should include the fundamentals of civil grading and drainage, hydrologic modeling, and hydraulic analysis.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD is required with ability to quickly pick up proficiency in Civil 3D, HEC programs, and other standard programs.
• Experience or familiarity with other software such as ArcGIS and GOLDSIM is highly desirable.
• Ability to oversee and / or perform field data collection and construction management.
• Strong skills and proficiency with computer systems and Microsoft-based software, including MS Excel, for data analysis.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to summarize scientific data and model outputs in concise, readable language.
• MSHA and / or OSHA HAZWOPER certification preferred.
• A Pre-employment drug screening in compliance with client requirements is required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.

Target salary range : $100,000 to $115,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

About Tetra Tech :

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 health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state and federal authorities.

Tetra Tech offers the following optional benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long & Short-Term Disability, Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending.

Financial Benefits : Group Term Life, Optional Group Term Life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Health Savings Account, 401K, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Time Off with Pay, Employee Assistance Program, Adoption Assistance, Leaves of Absence.

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 employees 28,000 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.

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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 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.

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