Senior Civil Engineer / Project Manager

Tetra Tech; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer / Project Manager to lead municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the U.S. The role emphasizes technical leadership, project management, and client interaction within a multidisciplinary team.

Hybrid or remote work with field visits is expected. Ideal candidates hold a PE license with 8+ years of municipal infrastructure experience, strong communication skills, and a track record of delivering complex design-build or

Qualifications

• PE licensed and 8+ years of progressive municipal infrastructure project experience.
• Experience managing water, wastewater, and/or drainage projects for municipal, state, and utility clients.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, delivery, and project management of municipal water/wastewater facilities.
• Develop scopes, budgets, schedules, and technical deliverables with clients and teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and support recruitment and team growth.

Skills

PE licensed

Project management

Client relationship management

Mentoring junior engineers

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Tetra Tech is seeking a technically driven Senior Civil Engineer / Project Manager to join our infrastructure group. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who is passionate about civil and water/wastewater infrastructure design and is interested in progressing in technical and project management leadership. You’ll play a key role on multidisciplinary teams delivering complex municipal and utility projects throughout New England/East Coast and across the U.S.

The infrastructure 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.

Essential Functions:

• Work with multidisciplinary teams in the design and implementation of PFAS treatment (GAC, IX, RO) and conventional water/wastewater process systems.
• Participate in large-scale design-build and design-bid-build projects for municipal water, wastewater, and reclaimed water facilities.
• Work on project scopes, budgets, schedules, and technical deliverables, ensuring alignment with client objectives.
• Collaborate directly with public agencies and utilities to guide decision-making and facilitate project progress.
• Prepare and deliver engineering reports, design packages, technical memoranda, and construction documentation.
• Provide business development support, including proposal preparation, client presentations, and interview participation.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, identifying new opportunities for growth within the municipal market.
• Mentor and train junior engineers, fostering technical development and professional advancement.
• Support recruitment and team growth by identifying and developing emerging talent.
• Ensure all project work meets quality, safety, and compliance standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) and 8+ years of progressive municipal infrastructure project experience.
• Proven experience managing water, wastewater, and/or drainage projects with municipal, state, and water district clients.
• Prepare construction documents, including drawings, technical specifications, reports, and cost estimates.
• Work as a task lead on water/wastewater projects, mentoring junior staff.
• 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.
• Collaborate with clients on project scoping and work with multidisciplinary teams on delivery.
• Work with senior engineers on business development, help develop and present at conferences, and stay active with associations.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel (~15%) to project sites and client meetings

Compensation is based on work location, individual experience, and job qualification. Range: $128,000 to $150,000

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer and performing design tasks.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate a computer, keyboard, and engineering software.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret detailed engineering drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Ability to stand, walk, and navigate active project or construction sites during field visits.
• Ability to occasionally lift or carry light materials (up to 25 pounds) such as field equipment or documents.
• Visual acuity to review technical data, drawings, and digital models.
• Ability to travel to project sites and perform fieldwork activities as needed.
• Hybrid or fully remote environment with field/client visits.
• Work performed primarily in a professional office setting with standard engineering tools and software.
• Periodic site visits to construction sites, treatment facilities, or outdoor environments.
• Exposure to varying weather conditions during fieldwork.
• Potential exposure to construction-related conditions, including noise, dust, and uneven terrain.

Use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required during site visits.

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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