Engineering Dept Manager — Multidisciplinary Lead (Hybrid)

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech, Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA seeks an experienced Engineering Department Manager to lead our multidisciplinary team across process, mechanical, geotechnical, civil, structural, EI&C, CADD, and related fields.

You will supervise engineers, manage workload, support project execution, review deliverables, recruit and mentor staff, and collaborate with project managers while ensuring safety and quality standards. Hybrid work arrangement may apply; travel to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of engineering experience in energy or industrial sectors.
• 5+ years of leadership or supervisory experience managing engineering teams.
• 2+ years of experience in the engineering consulting industry.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary engineering project delivery.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and complex projects.
• Strong writing skills to support proposals and technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, supervision, and mentorship to a team of multidisciplinary engineers.
• Manage departmental workload, staffing, and technical direction across projects.
• Support project managers and leadership in planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Review engineering deliverables to ensure quality, compliance, and technical accuracy.
• Promote best practices, innovation, and continuous improvement within the engineering team.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and professional development of engineering staff.
• Coordinate across disciplines to ensure efficient project execution and communication.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, safety, and industry standards.
• Support business development efforts by providing technical insight during proposals and project planning stages.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Engineering project delivery

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Strong communication

PE license

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

CADD

Geotechnical analysis software

Job description

Tetra Tech, Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA seeks an experienced Engineering Department Manager to lead our multidisciplinary team across process, mechanical, geotechnical, civil, structural, EI&C, CADD, and related fields.

You will supervise engineers, manage workload, support project execution, review deliverables, recruit and mentor staff, and collaborate with project managers while ensuring safety and quality standards. Hybrid work arrangement may apply; travel to project sites as needed.