Senior Structural Engineer

Tetra Tech; Davenport (IA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Structural Engineer, where you'll collaborate with industry leaders on innovative water resource projects. This role offers the chance to design critical infrastructure, including dams and levees, while ensuring technical quality and safety compliance. You'll mentor junior engineers and contribute to groundbreaking projects that impact communities across the nation. With a commitment to excellence and a supportive team environment, this position is perfect for a seasoned professional looking to make a difference in water resource engineering.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in structural engineering with a proven track record.
• Active PE certification required; PMP preferred.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical reviews of multi-discipline infrastructure projects.
• Ensure adherence to project specifications and client requirements.
• Mentor junior staff and enhance their technical skills.

Skills

Structural Engineering

Leadership

Technical Design

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master's Degree

Tools

SAP2000

ANSYS

CSIBridge

LPILE

Microsoft Office

ProjectWise/Dr Checks

Job description

As a Senior Structural Engineer, you will work closely with national industry leaders and local experts as part of the WTR Business Unit to support clients with infrastructure design for water resource related projects. This position offers the right professional a great opportunity to support a multi-disciplinary team that delivers complex water projects with innovative structural, mechanical and electrical features. Come join our industry leading team and be a part of the company proud to be ranked by ENR (Engineering News Record) for over 20 years in a row as the #1 in Water related consulting services. This position is allocated to our Seattle office but is open to candidates working remotely in the state of Iowa.

Upcoming projects include:

• Design of new and existing structural features such as lock walls, guide walls, and gates as part of the U.S. Inland Waterway Navigation System.
• Design of dams and levees nationwide, including dam and levee safety inspections, retrofit and removal design services, fish passage, and new infrastructure design.

More About This Role

• Conduct comprehensive technical reviews of complex, multi-discipline infrastructure projects involving civil works structures (flood protection, navigation locks, dam structures), waterfront structures, pump stations, and other infrastructure.
• Ensure technical quality management by reviewing design calculations, structural analysis, and compliance with relevant codes and standards.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop innovative design solutions and ensure adherence to project specifications and client requirements.
• Provide direction, oversight, and mentorship to junior staff, enhancing their technical skills and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Coordinate and communicate design solutions with clients and other engineering disciplines through presentations, reports, studies, and design review meetings.
• Deliver services in compliance with all health and safety requirements, ensuring that all technical aspects meet safety standards and regulations.
• Understand and manage engineering risk, legal considerations, and technical quality management throughout the design process.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master's degree preferred).
• 20+ years of relevant technical experience in structural engineering.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) certification (Required). PMP certification or other formal training preferred.
• Proven track record of successful technical design and delivery in structural engineering projects.
• Experience using complex FEA/structural analysis software programs (such as SAP2000, ANSYS, CSIBridge, and/or LPILE).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, document management tools such as ProjectWise/Dr Checks, and other software for technical documentation and design review.
• Demonstrated educational and relevant work experience showcasing strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, capable of working both independently and in a team environment, both in-person and virtually.
• Ability to inspire, mentor, and motivate technical staff.
• Proficient in prioritizing multiple tasks and making independent decisions that align with company goals and objectives.
• Experience with USACE or other federal or local government agencies is preferred.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

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

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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, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.

Additional Information

• Organization: 178 TTS