Project Engineer

Tetra Tech; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Project Engineer (Civil PE) to join their Boston office for exciting water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This role involves technical design responsibilities and offers opportunities for project management progression while working with multidisciplinary teams. Join a leading company in engineering consulting dedicated to innovative solutions and sustainability.

Benefits

Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits

Merit-based financial rewards

Flexibility and work/life balance

Collaborative team atmosphere

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in civil infrastructure or water/wastewater projects.
• Strong background in site grading, utilities, hydraulics, or treatment processes.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel (~15%) to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and design of water/wastewater treatment systems.
• Prepare construction documents including drawings and specifications.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to ensure design quality and accuracy.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Water/Wastewater Systems

Hydraulic Calculations

Technical Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Revit

InfoWater/InfoWorks

Job description

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The Opportunity

Tetra Tech is seeking a technically driven

The Opportunity

Tetra Tech is seeking a technically driven Project Engineer (Civil PE) to join our Boston, MA office. This role is ideal for an engineer who is passionate about civil and water/wastewater infrastructure design and is interested in progressing toward a project management track. You’ll play a key technical role on multidisciplinary teams delivering complex municipal and utility projects throughout New England and across the U.S.

Our Boston team supports clients with innovative, practical solutions for water and wastewater treatment, conveyance systems, stormwater management, and site infrastructure. This is a great opportunity to deepen your technical expertise while gaining exposure to project delivery, coordination, and client-facing work.

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.

Your Role

• Support the 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, technical specifications, reports, and cost estimates
• Collaborate with senior engineers and project managers to ensure design quality and technical accuracy
• Review contractor submittals and respond to RFIs during construction phases
• Assist with site visits, field investigations, and occasional construction observation
• Work closely with CAD designers, junior engineers, and other technical staff
• Gain exposure to task management and client interaction to grow toward a PM role
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (required)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• 5+ years of relevant experience in civil infrastructure or water/wastewater projects
• Strong technical background in one or more of the following: 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
  
  

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.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers

X (Twitter): @TetraTechJobs

Additional Information

• Organization: 200 IEW

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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