Civil Engineer III

Tetra Tech; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Professional growth

Work-life balance

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Civil Engineer III to join our Civil Engineering team. This role can be performed remotely or in a hybrid setting from various US locations in EST and CT time zones, supporting federal, commercial, and energy projects.

The position focuses on site layout, drainage, stormwater, and hydrology, with opportunities to mentor staff, manage client interactions, and travel up to 30% of the time. A PE license and 3–5 years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Professional Engineering license is required.
• 3-5 years of experience in stormwater design, land development, water distribution, and related systems.
• Mentoring and supervisory experience is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel across the United States (approximately 30%).

Responsibilities

• Lead and support civil design including site layout, utility designs, grading, drainage, and stormwater management.
• Analyze data and review project work products, including site-specific technical data and cost estimates.
• Participate in client interaction and client management efforts.
• Mentor/lead staff as a civil engineer lead.
• Interpret UFC, state and local regulations related to site development.
• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using standard software such as HEC-RAS and AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

Tetra Tech is seeking to add Civil Engineer III to its Civil Engineering team . This opportunity is remote and/or hybrid-friendly that can be performed from a wide range of locations across the US in EST and CT time zones.

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 625 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.

Position Summary:

Tetra Tech is adding a Mid-level Civil Engineer to our High Performance Building Group that focuses on facilities and infrastructure in the U.S. Work includes federal, commercial, manufacturing, renewable energy, data centers, microgrids and public health facilities. Core work includes professional services for planning, design, and construction phase engineering.

Essential Job Functions:

The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:

• Lead and support civil design including site layout, utility designs, grading, drainage, and stormwater management.
• Analyze data and review project work products, including site specific technical data, engineering design calculations, technical reports, cost estimates, environmental permit applications, and permit terms and conditions.
• Participate in Client interaction and Client management efforts.
• Mentor/lead staff as a civil engineer lead.
• Monitor work output and work to maintain quality of work product.
• Interpret federal Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), state stormwater management requirements, and local agency zoning and site development regulations.
• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using standard engineering software such as HEC-RAS, GeoSTORM and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Apply knowledge of civil and environmental engineering principles, including grading, utilities, traffic access, and wetland impacts.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Professional Engineering license is required.
• 3-5 years of experience in stormwater design, land development projects, sanitary sewage distribution systems, water distribution systems, water tower and pump station design.
• Previous mentoring and/or supervisory experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-disciplined/motivated individuals who also works well in a team environment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple project tasks and respond to client’s requests and schedule.
• Able to travel through-out the United States for project meetings. (30% percent of the time)
• Occasionally required to work non-standard hours to meet project deadlines
• A valid driver’s license and clean driving record is required for this position
• Must be a U.S. citizen

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of environmental regulations is a plus.
• Civil 3D experience is preferred.
• Experience with site development projects in renewable energy, battery storage, and/or utility transmission preferred
• Prior experience in consulting and/or DoD/contracting preferred

Work Environmental / Environmental Factors:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

• Work may be performed in-office, remotely, or at project sites.
• Fieldwork may include exposure to construction environments, uneven terrain, and weather changes.
• Collaboration across multiple disciplines and regional teams is required.
• Noise levels differ by assignment, and appropriate hearing protection may be necessary; reasonable accommodation is available to support employees with disabilities.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to sit and work at a computer for extended periods; occasional standing and walking within the office environment.
• Occasionally required to lift/move up to 10 lbs., with infrequent lifting of up to 25 lbs.
• Requires use of hands for typing, handling materials, and operating office equipment; vision abilities include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• When in the field, must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).

Additional Information:

• Travel between sites or offices will be required, with employees expected to operate vehicles safely under varying weather, traffic, and environmental conditions.

Regular work schedule is to be Monday thru Friday, 8:00am EST to 5:00pm EST. Flexible in having the position fully remote, in office or hybrid.

• The anticipated pay range for this position is $90,000-$100,000. However, the pay offered may vary depending on primary work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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 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.

Tetra Techis proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, 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.