Solid Waste Facilities Engineer | PE Licensed

Tetra Tech; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Professional Engineer for solid waste facilities in Charleston, SC to join our Solid Waste/Environmental team. The engineer will interpret regulations, perform analyses, develop construction plans, and support business development with clients while leading project tasks and mentoring junior staff.

Ideal candidates have a PE license or eligibility within 6 months, 3–5 years in solid waste, and strong communication, organizational, and CAD skills in a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in engineering or related environmental field.
• PE license, or ability to obtain licensure within 6 months of hire.
• 3-5 years minimum experience in solid waste management, facility development, and project management including budgeting, scheduling, and invoicing.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Self-motivated and disciplined, with the ability to work effectively both remotely and in a team environment.
• Located in the southern U.S., with a preference for South Carolina.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and engineering software.
• Working knowledge of CAD software; 3D preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and developing leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and regularly with project manager/team.
• Strong analytical and technical skills.
• Established client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform engineering calculations, direct CAD in the formation of ideas into design drawings, write reports, and make project decisions with the oversight of senior client managers.
• Work in all phases of a project from feasibility studies to construction/startup, including preparation of drawings, plans, specifications, reports, bid documents, and certifications.
• Analyze reports, maps, drawings, environmental data, and aerial photographs.
• Prepare construction cost estimations.
• Prepare design reports.
• Stamp/certify designs.
• Oversee construction projects to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction and safety standards.
• Plan, develop, coordinate, and help direct work for multiple projects and clients.
• Help support business development initiatives for continued work with key clients and business sectors.
• Maintain the quality control on projects and on administrative tasks.
• Manage multiple smaller company priorities and projects.
• Prepare proposals for mid to large-size projects, including the development of technical plans, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Periodic travel to project site and conferences (2 to 3 hotel nights per month).

Skills

Project management

Organization

Time management

Team collaboration

Communication

Leadership

Self-motivation

Remote work capability

Critical thinking

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or related environmental field

Tools

Word

Excel

CAD software

3D CAD

Engineering software

Job description

Tetra Tech is seeking a Professional Engineer for solid waste facilities in Charleston, SC to join our Solid Waste/Environmental team. The engineer will interpret regulations, perform analyses, develop construction plans, and support business development with clients while leading project tasks and mentoring junior staff.

Ideal candidates have a PE license or eligibility within 6 months, 3–5 years in solid waste, and strong communication, organizational, and CAD skills in a collaborative,