Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer

Tetra Tech; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid office environment

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a technically driven Senior Water/WW Engineer (Civil PE) for our Boston, MA office. The role focuses on municipal and utility water/wastewater infrastructure design, with progression toward technical leadership and project management.

The ideal candidate brings a PE license, 8+ years in civil water/wastewater projects, and strong CAD/valuation skills. Hybrid work model and field/office collaboration are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 8+ years of relevant civil infrastructure or water/wastewater experience.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D proficiency; familiarity with Revit, InfoWater/InfoWorks beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design water/wastewater treatment, distribution/conveyance, and pumping systems.
• Assist with master planning and modeling for long-term infrastructure improvements.
• Manage design tasks including hydraulic calculations, pipe sizing, and civil details.
• Prepare construction documents, drawings, specs, reports, and cost estimates.
• Lead tasks on water/wastewater projects and mentor junior staff.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and project managers to ensure quality.

Skills

Water/wastewater engineering knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Revit

InfoWater/InfoWorks

Job description

Tetra Tech is seeking a technically driven Senior Water/WW Engineer (Civil PE) to join our Boston, MA office. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who is passionate about civil and water/wastewater infrastructure design and is interested in progressing toward a technical leadership role with a focus on project management. 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.

Essential Functions:

• Plan and design water/wastewater treatment, distribution/conveyance, and pumping systems.
• Assist with master planning/analyzing/modeling for long-term infrastructure improvements of municipal sewer systems.
• Manage project design tasks such as hydraulic calculations, pipe and equipment sizing, and detailed civil design.
• 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering; Master’s degree a plus.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 8+ 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

Compensation is dependent on work location, individual experience, and job qualification. Range: $128,000 to $160,000

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 office environment with a combination of in-office and field-based work.
• 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 25,000 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.