Project Engineer jobs in the United States

Are you looking for a chance to advance your career with a company who is Leading with Science? Are you interested in working with a group of talented individuals who are driven by innovation and contribute to the global community? We are seeking a Project Manager - Stormwater Engineer with expertise in stormwater management and municipal infrastructure design. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead innovative projects focused on stormwater quality, green infrastructure (GI), low-impact development (LID), and hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analysis. As a Project Manager, you will take on a leadership role managing teams, developing creative solutions, and ensuring the successful delivery of impactful projects.

Your Role:

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of stormwater management projects focused on stormwater quality, GI, and LID.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams to prepare feasibility studies, design plans, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports.
• Perform hydrologic, hydraulic, and water quality analyses, linking engineering solutions to regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the development of construction drawings, details, specifications, calculations, and estimates of probable construction costs.
• Conduct site visits during various project phases to ensure quality and adherence to design specifications.
• Engage in strategic marketing efforts, proposal development, and business development activities.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering professional growth and maintaining a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related engineering discipline (Master’s degree preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in California required.
• 8 years of progressive experience in stormwater and water resources design, including feasibility studies and full design projects.
• Proficiency in CAD programs (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation) and knowledge of GIS tools.
• Experience with MS4 compliance, GI, and LID design, including bioretention basins, bioswales, and constructed wetlands.
• Strong understanding of water quality regulations, including TMDLs and NPDES permits.
• Demonstrated project management skills, with the ability to manage tasks for technically complex projects on time and budget.
• Strong technical writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Experience working with municipalities and regulatory agencies in Southern California preferred.

What We Can Offer You:

• 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 is consistently ranked as a top firm for Water in ENR’s “Top 500 Design Firms.” 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.

The salary range for this position is approximately $110,000 to $140,000 depending on education, qualifications, experience and work location.

Tetra Tech offers comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs and assists in planning for long-term financial security. Available benefits include health insurance, term life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, time off with pay (TOWP), 401k, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.