Civil Water Project Engineer - PE Path to PM (Hybrid)

Tetra Tech; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Merit rewards

Work-life balance

Collaborative culture

Professional development

Job summary

Join Tetra Tech in Boston as a Project Engineer (Civil PE) supporting water, wastewater, and civil infrastructure design from concept through construction. You will perform analyses, draft design documents, and ensure quality across deliverables while growing toward a PM track.

You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on municipal and utility projects across New England and the U.S., with a hybrid office/field work setup and travel to sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in civil infrastructure or water/wastewater projects.
• Strong background in site grading, utilities, hydraulics, treatment processes, or stormwater systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D; familiarity with Revit, InfoWater/InfoWorks, or similar tools is a plus.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel (~15%) to project sites and client meetings.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and design of water/wastewater treatment, distribution/conveyance, and pumping systems.
• Perform hydraulic calculations, pipe and equipment sizing, and detailed civil design.
• Prepare construction documents including drawings, specs, reports, and cost estimates.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and project managers to ensure design quality.
• Review contractor submittals and RFIs during construction phases.
• Assist with site visits, field investigations, and occasional construction observation.
• Work closely with CAD designers, junior engineers, and other staff.
• Grow toward a project management role through task management and client interaction.

Skills

Project engineering

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Strong communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

InfoWater/InfoWorks

Job description

Join Tetra Tech in Boston as a Project Engineer (Civil PE) supporting water, wastewater, and civil infrastructure design from concept through construction. You will perform analyses, draft design documents, and ensure quality across deliverables while growing toward a PM track.

You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on municipal and utility projects across New England and the U.S., with a hybrid office/field work setup and travel to sites as needed.