Civil Engineer, PE - Water/Wastewater

Tetra Tech; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Merit-based rewards

Work-life balance

Collaborative culture

Professional growth

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Civil Engineer, PE to join our team in Ann Arbor, Michigan. You will lead planning, design, and construction‑phase services for municipal water and wastewater projects, coordinating with clients and internal teams to deliver compliant solutions.

Ideal candidates have a Civil or Environmental Engineering degree, a PE license (or ability to obtain within one year), 5+ years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. Travel up to ~15% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering is required.
• PE license required or ability to obtain within one year.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in planning and designing water and wastewater projects.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and scheduling programs.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Revit.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel approximately 15% or more.

Responsibilities

• Perform conceptual and detailed engineering design for municipal water and wastewater projects.
• Prepare engineering reports, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and documentation.
• Follow standard engineering practices and ensure documentation across deliverables.
• Interpret specs and drawings and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Review contractor submittals and respond to RFI.
• Provide resident engineer support during construction to ensure conformance with contract documents.
• Support client communication and coordination throughout project execution.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Revit

Scheduling programs

Job description

Tetra Tech is adding a Civil Engineer, PE to join our team in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This role will lead engineering efforts within our civil and water/wastewater design groups, delivering design engineering and construction management services for municipalities and private clients across the United States. Typical projects include water and wastewater treatment systems, stormwater management, grading, sewer and water infrastructure, regulatory evaluations, and related municipal infrastructure improvements.

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:

The Civil Engineer, PE will lead planning, design, and construction‑phase services for municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This role supports project delivery from concept through construction, ensuring technical quality, regulatory compliance, and coordination with internal teams, clients, and contractors.

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.

• Perform conceptual and detailed engineering design, including hydraulic calculations and technical analyses.
• Prepare engineering reports, construction drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and supporting documentation.
• Apply standard engineering practices and ensure appropriate documentation across design deliverables.
• Interpret specifications and drawings, recommend and document design modifications, and coordinate with multidisciplinary design teams.
• Review contractor submittals for conformance with engineering specifications and drawings and respond to requests for information.
• Provide resident engineer support during construction to help ensure compliance with contract documents and design intent.
• Support client communication and coordination throughout project execution.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required, or ability to obtain within one year.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience planning and designing water and wastewater treatment, distribution/conveyance, pumping, and storage facilities.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word, as well as scheduling programs.
  Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Revit.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel periodically (approximately 15% or more).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Experience serving municipal clients.
• Familiarity with Michigan municipal regulations and permitting processes.
• Construction administration or resident engineering experience on water/wastewater projects.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform site visits, including walking on uneven terrain.
• Ability to walk, stand, and perform light to moderate physical activity, including occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to operate a computer and standard office equipment for extended periods.
• Combination of office and field environments, including active construction sites.
• Exposure to variable weather conditions during site visits.
• Moderate noise levels in office settings and elevated noise levels on construction sites.

Additional Information:

• Employment Type: Full-time.
• Travel: Approximately 15% or more, depending on project needs.
• Work Schedule: Standard business hours with flexibility to meet project deadlines.

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 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.

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