Senior Civil & Water Resources Engineer — Hybrid Role

Tetra Tech; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription

401K plan

Career growth opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Senior Civil/Water Resources Engineer to join the Mine Planning and Water Management team. You will lead civil and water resources design across mining projects, mentoring staff and coordinating with clients and regulators.

The role offers hybrid work within 25 miles of office/sites, with monthly field involvement and a focus on responsible mine development and environmental stewardship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a related discipline.
• 15+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Active Professional Engineer license.
• Experience with civil design, grading and drainage, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, water management, stormwater, earthwork, water quality, or related areas.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A Pre-employment drug screening in compliance with state regulations is required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support civil and water resources design for mining and environmental projects.
• Develop grading, drainage, site, water routing, stormwater, and water management plans.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, including open-channel flow, stormwater conveyance, retention and detention, stage-storage, and water balance analyses.
• Design or evaluate erosion and sediment control measures, heavy earthwork, reclamation features, and water management infrastructure.
• Prepare technical reports, design memoranda, specifications, cost estimates, bid documents, and construction documents.
• Review environmental data and model results and communicate findings in clear, concise language.
• Support permitting, environmental compliance, mine expansion, reclamation, and closure projects.
• Provide construction oversight, field verification, and technical support during implementation.Coordinate with clients, regulators, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to quality assurance, project planning, and business development

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil/environmental engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tetra Tech is seeking a Senior Civil/Water Resources Engineer to join the Mine Planning and Water Management team. You will lead civil and water resources design across mining projects, mentoring staff and coordinating with clients and regulators.

The role offers hybrid work within 25 miles of office/sites, with monthly field involvement and a focus on responsible mine development and environmental stewardship.