Tetra Tech-posted 3 months ago
$115,000 - $140,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Remote • Rancho Cordova, CA
5,001-10,000 employees
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Tetra Tech is currently seeking a Project Manager / Civil Design Project Engineer to support ongoing projects and contracts, which will support business development in the future (i.e., a seller-doer role). Business development includes the development of relationships with clients in California and across the nation, to support responses to proposals and prepare grant applications for various state and federal agencies. The ideal candidate will have an emphasis on flood risk management design with experience preparing plans, specifications, and estimates to complete a wide variety of challenging and complex hydrologic, hydraulic, and sediment transport analysis and design projects. Potential projects include floodplain management (levee and channel design, certification and inspection; floodplain mapping; and restoration of floodplain connectivity), dam repair design and safety (probable maximum flood analysis, dam break analysis, inundation mapping and preparation of emergency action plans), river and floodplain restoration design, and determination/mitigation of water resources project impacts. Primary clients include government agencies; county flood control districts, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, State of California, local municipalities, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the Bureau of Reclamation, as well as local power utilities, and Tribes.

  • Manage the preparation of plans, specifications and estimates for design of facilities including levees, channels, in-stream and floodplain restoration features such as bio-engineered projects and levee setbacks, culverts/bridges, bioengineered bank protection measures, grade controls, and spillways.
  • Perform floodplain, inundation, and hydrologic studies.
  • Perform hydrologic analyses to support water resources projects.
  • Perform sediment transport and scour analyses to support water resources projects.
  • Prepare project reports and perform oral presentations.
  • Work with a multidisciplinary team including geomorphologists, biologists, economists and planners; as well as other hydraulic and water resources engineers.
  • Supervise and delegate work to junior engineers and support staff as necessary to manage specific design engineering tasks within larger complex projects.
  • Contribute to business development, marketing, and proposal preparation efforts.
  • Review and provide QA/QC for engineering design.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (or related field). A Master's Degree with specialization in hydraulics is preferred but not required.
  • Professional Engineer license required (CA license required w/in 6 months of hire).
  • 8+ years of professional experience in water resources design.
  • Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D, MicroStation and OpenRoads.
  • Experience with 1-D steady and unsteady modeling such as HEC-RAS, HEC-GeoRAS, and similar.
  • Experience with hydrologic modeling such as HEC-HMS, HEC-GeoHMS, and SWMM as well as statistical analysis of flow record.
  • Experience with 2-D modeling (RAS-2D, FLO-2D, ADH, SRH-2D and similar).
  • Experience with Sediment Transport modeling (HEC-RAS, HEC-6T, SIAM and similar) a plus.
  • Experience and knowledge of FEMA requirements (including C/LOMR processing) a plus.
  • Solid technical writing, presentation and communication skills.
  • Manage project budgets and schedules.
  • Competitive Salary and Benefits: Competitive compensation packages that recognize the value and experience you bring, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
  • Advanced Career Development Opportunities: Provide tailored career development opportunities that align with your aspirations and expertise, including leadership training, advanced certifications, and opportunities to lead groundbreaking projects.
  • Excellence and Achievement Awards: Thrive in an environment where excellence is recognized, reflecting our commitment to sharing success.
  • Rich Portfolio of Projects: Benefit from the unique opportunity to work on a wide variety of engineering projects, from innovative, specialized tasks to large-scale, high-profile initiatives, enabling professional growth and contributing to impactful, industry-leading work.
  • Resource Availability: Take advantage of the extensive resources and tools available in our organization to support your project work, professional development, and career advancement.
  • Sustained Excellence and Stable Growth: Tetra Tech has ranked No. 1 in Water in ENR's 'Top 500 Design Firms' for the 20th year in a row. In recent years, our company has continued to expand its reach, diversify its project portfolio, and increase its workforce, demonstrating our stability and the trust our clients place in us.
  • Flexibility: Flexibility and remote work options that allow our employees to balance quality work and their personal lives.
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