Civil/Coastal Engineer

Tetra Tech, Inc.•Guaynabo, PR

60d•Onsite

About The Position

The Civil/Coastal Engineer is part of our multidisciplinary team, focused on resilient coastal protection and flood risk management projects. This is an engaging and high impact position, working closely with national industry leaders with the planning and design and project development of coastal and environmental structural and solutions, and coastal and flood risk hazards mitigation plans.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
Minimum of four years of relevant experience in civil, coastal, or water resources engineering.
Strong knowledge of coastal and flood risk management principles.
Proficiency in preparing engineering plans, calculations, and cost estimates.
Experience with technical report preparation and regulatory documentation.
Strong proficiency in using AutoCAD Civil 3D design software to prepare complex civil and coastal engineering designs
A valid U.S driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree with an emphasis in civil or environmental engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Familiarity with federal grant proposal development and management.
Previous public and private client management and project management experience.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) for documentation and communication.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
Fluency in both English and Spanish.
Problem-solving mindset with the ability to anticipate and address potential design or drafting issues.
Time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines consistently.
Adaptability and openness to feedback in a dynamic project environment.
Team-oriented attitude with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and documentation efficiently.

Responsibilities

Conduct engineering analyses and apply coastal and flood risk knowledge to design resilient coastal protection and conservation projects.
Prepare plans, designs, calculations, and cost estimates under supervision.
Lead, manage, and support coastal and flood risk project tasks.
Develop standard contract documents including technical specifications, engineering reports, and regulatory applications for federal and state funded programs.
Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and support teams across departments.
Conduct field work such as site inspections, surveys, and construction observations.