Senior Civil Engineer

Tetra Tech; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join the High-Performance Building Group. This role is remote and/or hybrid-friendly and supports facilities and infrastructure projects across the United States, with a focus on federal, commercial, data center, and microgrid initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of civil engineering experience, a PE license, and strong leadership skills to manage multi-disciplinary teams, schedules, and client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 10+ years of experience in stormwater design, land development, sanitary sewer systems, water distribution, water tower design, and pump stations.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering projects from planning through construction inspections.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and scopes to meet quality standards.
• Lead proposal development and support business development goals.
• Act as technical liaison with clients, maintaining strong relationships throughout projects.
• Review engineering calculations, reports, cost estimates, and permitting applications.
• Lead site design, grading, drainage, stormwater, roadway, and water distribution design efforts.
• Interpret federal, state, and local regulations for project design and permitting.
• Mentor staff and ensure high-quality deliverables across projects.
• Travel within the United States for meetings and site visits as required.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relationship management

Proposal leadership

Schedule & budget management

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

SpecsIntact

Job description

The Opportunity

Tetra Tech is seeking to add a Senior Civil Engineer to its High-Performance Building Group. This position is remote and/or hybrid-friendly and can be performed from a wide range of locations across the U.S. within the Eastern and Central 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 are a market leader, delivering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives globally, and we continue to create meaningful impact through innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.

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 seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join our High-Performance Building Group, supporting facilities and infrastructure projects across the United States. This role will contribute to a diverse portfolio that includes federal, commercial, data center, and microgrid projects. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise across core civil engineering disciplines, including site design, stormwater management, roadway design, sanitary sewer systems, and watermain design, along with a demonstrated ability to successfully lead complex projects from early planning through final delivery.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead and manage civil engineering projects including planning, permitting, due diligence, feasibility evaluations, design, development, and construction phase inspections.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and scopes, ensuring adherence to Tetra Tech quality standards and successful project delivery.
• Lead proposal development efforts and support business development initiatives to meet financial and performance goals.
• Serve as a technical liaison for clients, participating in meetings, site evaluations, and ongoing coordination to maintain strong client relationships and satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Analyze and review project work products, including technical data, engineering calculations, reports, cost estimates, and environmental permit applications.
• Lead civil design efforts involving site layout, grading, drainage, stormwater management, roadway design, sanitary sewer systems, and water distribution systems.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local regulations, including relevant agency design and permitting requirements.
• Mentor and supervise staff, providing technical guidance and leadership to support team development and project success.
• Monitor work output and maintain the quality of deliverables across assigned projects.
• Travel throughout the United States for project meetings, client coordination, and site visits as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 10+ years of experience in stormwater design, land development projects, sanitary sewage distribution systems, water distribution systems, water tower design, and pump station design.
• Proven track record in proposal leadership and project delivery.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple project tasks and respond effectively to client requests and project schedules.
• Ability to serve as a primary client contact and maintain positive client relationships.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to client offices and project sites as needed.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• At least 1 year of prior experience in consulting and/or DoD/contracting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience adapting DoD/Federal standard designs, Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), and Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) to project-specific requirements for agencies such as ANG, AFCEC, NAVFAC, and USACE using SpecsIntact.
• Broad technical background across traditional civil engineering disciplines, including site design, stormwater, roadway, sanitary sewer, and watermain design.
• Experience supporting projects in federal facilities, data centers, and microgrids.

Work Environment / Environmental Factors

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this role. 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 changing weather conditions.
• Collaboration across multiple disciplines and regional teams is required.
• Noise levels may vary by assignment, and appropriate hearing protection may be necessary in some environments.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit and work at a computer for extended periods, with occasional standing and walking in the office environment.
• Occasionally required to lift or move up to 10 pounds, with infrequent lifting of up to 25 pounds.
• 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 appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Additional Information

• The anticipated pay range for this position is $110,000-$125,000. However, the pay offered may vary depending on primary work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Travel between sites or offices will be required, with employees expected to operate vehicles safely under varying weather, traffic, and environmental conditions.
• Travel to field and meeting sites is estimated to be approximately 20% of the time.
• Regular work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST/CST.
• This position offers flexibility to work fully remote, hybrid, or in-office.
• Occasional non-standard hours may be required 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, 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.

Additional Information

• Organization: 213 CBI