Building and Utility Infrastructure Program Engineer

Tetra Tech; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm seeks a fully remote Structural Engineer to join their Asset Management team in Colorado. This role involves supporting project managers, managing subcontractors, and preparing technical reports. Candidates should have a relevant degree, 3-8 years of environmental experience, and effective communication skills. The role requires U.S. citizenship and offers a competitive hourly rate between $70 and $100. Join a company known for innovation and sustainability to make a significant impact in the engineering field.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Merit-based financial rewards

Work/life balance

Collaborative team atmosphere

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of related professional experience in environmental assessment and remediation work.
• Professional engineer licensure or a path to achieve licensure within 3 years.
• Experience working on Department of Defense projects.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers in evaluation of emerging technologies.
• Manage subcontractors and develop work plans, data evaluation, and reports.
• Prepare technical specifications and cost estimates for subcontractor procurement.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to work independently

Desire to learn technology for inventory assessment

Understanding of ADA requirements

Comfortable using portable electronic devices

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BS) or master’s degree (MS/MA) in structural, civil, mechanical engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Specifications software (e.g., SpecsIntact, CSI)

Job description

Building and Utility Infrastructure Program - Engineer

Tetra Tech is adding a (fully remote) Structural Engineer to our Asset Management team based in Colorado Springs. This position requires the candidate to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on.

Your Role:

Responsibilities

• Support project managers in evaluation of emerging and innovative technologies via research, design and testing of emergent technologies.
• Management of subcontractors.
• Work plan development, data evaluation, and report writing.
• Develop technical specifications, scopes and cost estimates to support procurement of subcontractors for vertical, horizontal, and infrastructure assets., 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 asset management projects, structural analysis, recommendations, structural design support, budgeting and budget management, adherence to schedule, quality, client satisfaction, and profitability.
• Business development; potentially including new and existing clients, leading proposal preparation.
• 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.
• Occasional travel to client sites and other locations, as requested.
• Other duties as may be assigned and may include periodic field work.

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.

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.

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

Qualifications

Education & Experience

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:
  • Bachelor’s degree (BS) or master’s degree (MS/MA) in structural, civil, mechanical engineering or related field.
  • 3‑8 years directly related professional experience in environmental assessment and remediation related work
• Desired experience, knowledge, and skills:
  • Professional engineer licensure or a path to achieve licensure within 3 years.
  • Experience working on Department of Defense projects.
  • Experience working with specifications software (e.g., SpecsIntact, CSI, etc.) and previous experience developing design drawings with the support of CADD designers.
  • Knowledge of specialized computer software needed for data evaluation and remediation design.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Successful candidates will also have a strong desire to learn more about the technology used to assess and collect inventory information of various systems and be comfortable entering data in portable electronic devices.
• Mechanical/Electrical assessors shall be capable of conducting inventory and condition assessments of building mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP) systems and supporting infrastructure.
• Structural assessors shall be capable of understanding and identifying building envelopes including various structural systems, exterior/interior walls and windows, roofing, flooring, and related architectural finishes.
• Utility assessors shall be capable of opening manholes and other utility infrastructure to conduct visual inspections and perform inventory collection. Confined space entry is not required for this position.
• Assessors should have general knowledge of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements and be able to identify life safety issues.
• Ability to work independently with minimum Project Manager oversight while maintaining schedule.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required including technical report writing experience.
• Familiarity with industrial, large office, and other large facility types.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Local Agency Check (NACLC) clearance from the Department of Defense (DoD) is required.
• Ability to obtain U.S. Passport is required.
• Successfully pass a Department of Motor Vehicles background.
• If this position requires a CAC card, CUI Enclave Access and/or a Security Clearance, a background check will be completed.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Candidates will be expected to move manhole covers and may be required to transport 50‑pound objects on an occasional basis. Workdays can be long with candidates required to remain in in stationary position or moving about for extended hours, ascending/descending ladders, position self to move in small spaces (utility tunnels, crawl spaces, etc.), and possibly traversing covering 4‑6 miles of.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Candidates will be required to travel to work sites and may be exposed to varied weather conditions, including heat and cold weather. Employees in this position can expect to spend the majority of their workdays outside working in teams of 2–4 people for 8‑10 hours per day on occasions for many days in a row. Depending on the project schedule some weekend work will be required.

· Normally work schedules are set 21‑30 days in advance.

· When not conducting field assessment work, candidates will normally return to their home, some remote support work may be available but otherwise would wait for next field assignment.

Salary

The salary range for this position is $70 to $100 per hour. Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including but not limited to: education, relevant and demonstrated work experience in the role, skills, geographic location, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies relevant to the needs of the business.

Language & Communication Skills

Candidate must be fluent in the English language – speaking, reading, and writing. Accurate report writing is a requirement of this position.

Other Skills

Instructions: Understanding of basic mathematical skills are required. Candidates must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite programs (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access or related database software). Familiarity using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is desired.

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 25,000 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, 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.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.