Civil Engineer

Tetra Tech; Diamond Bar (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Mentorship programs

Training seminars

Competitive salary and benefits

On-site work environment

Job summary

Tetra Tech seeks a Staff Civil Engineer in Diamond Bar, CA to support design and permitting for civil infrastructure projects. You will work with multi‑discipline teams to develop grading, drainage, roads, and structures using AutoCAD Civil 3D, while preparing cost estimates and design reports.

Candidates should have a B.S./M.S. in Civil Engineering with 4–8 years of experience, strong communication, and ability to coordinate with clients and regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's in Civil Engineering.
• 4–8 years of experience in civil engineering.
• Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D is an asset.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design drawings for heavy civil infrastructure using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Prepare cost estimates, calculations, reports, and specifications.
• Meet with clients and regulators during design processes; conduct video or in-person meetings.

Skills

Teamwork

Verbal & written communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

B.S./M.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MS Office Suite

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.

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.

Tetra Tech performs civil infrastructure design and permitting support for a combination of municipal governments and private companies throughout the US. Our team is growing at a steady pace and needs a staff civil engineer in our Diamond Bar, CA office to continue to support future and ongoing contracts. Our office consists of several technical disciplines that provide services within the civil, environmental, geotechnical, mechanical, structural, construction, and field services. The pay scale for this position is $90K-$130K annually, based on qualifications and experience.

Your Role

• Work on design teams to create design drawings for heavy civil infrastructure including mass and detailed grading, drainage, roads, tanks, pipelines, concrete structures using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Prepare engineering cost estimates, detailed calculations, design basis reports, construction quality assurance plans, and technical specifications.
• Meet with clients and regulatory agencies during the design process through video conferencing and in‑person.
• Opportunity to perform limited‑duration field construction administration assignments.
• Perform field construction support tasks by responding in a timely manner to construction field requests and performing occasional field inspections.
• Perform surface water hydrology, hydraulic studies, and design drainage facilities.
• Assist with general permitting large environmental projects.
• Mentoring of new and intern staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) and/or master's degree (M.S.) in Civil Engineering.
• 4 to 8 years of experience.
• Computer knowledge in MS Office Suite.
• Ability to work in a team environment with local and remote team members.
• Well‑developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently when managing multiple tasks.
• Effective problem‑solving skills.
• Experience in an engineering consulting firm or experience with preparing grading plans and details using AutoCAD Civil 3D is considered an asset.

What's in it for you?

• On the job training, dedicated training seminars, and mentorship programs.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• 401k plan with matching contributions (50% up to 6% of salary).
• Stable and diverse team environment, that will enable you to work with an exciting mix of early career and experienced professionals who are dedicated to their jobs.
• Be a part of large multi‑discipline teams who work on projects throughout the US.
• Support and mentoring to a project management role in the company.
• Company sponsored social activities.
• Immediate exposure to designing a variety of civil infrastructure projects.
• Work in small task teams with immediate exposure to senior design leads.
• Professional engineer license support and reimbursement.

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.

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.