Conveyance Project Engineer

Tetra Tech • Irvine, CA

116d • $95,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Join Water Team in Irvine and play a key role in delivering innovative water and wastewater conveyance solutions across Orange County and beyond. As a Conveyance Project Engineer, you'll work alongside seasoned project managers to bring major infrastructure projects to life. Be part of our team that specializes in the engineering of public water systems to upgrade aging infrastructure, provide sustainable solutions, and offer innovative approaches to help preserve safe and reliable water delivery for California.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required (California PE preferred, or ability to obtain within 6 months).
• 5+ years of experience in water/wastewater conveyance systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D; experience with hydraulic modeling software a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem solving and task execution.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, support client communications, and help ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest technical standards.
• Support Project Managers in delivering large-scale water and wastewater conveyance projects from planning through construction.
• Execute the client's objectives by preparing construction drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports.
• Actively participate in project meetings and facilitate completion of action items to ensure timely progress.
• Lead the preparation of design calculations, system modeling, and hydraulic analyses for pipelines, pump stations, force mains, and collection systems.
• Team with senior engineers to identify and evaluate innovative technical solutions.
• Assist in preparing materials for client presentations, progress updates, and decision-making sessions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and market competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree