ENGINEER I

Tetra Tech is an international engineering and consulting firm recognized as being a leader in our industry. Tetra Tech, Inc. is a primary provider of specialized management consulting and technical services in three principal business areas: resource management, infrastructure and communications. We are committed to making a difference in these critical areas by providing technical services that solve such global challenges.SUMMARY: Junior engineer working under close supervision of senior engineers, responsible for providing engineering support related to environmental and hazardous waste projects including investigations, assessments, engineering studies, designs, and construction-phase services. May support other office activities related to environmental engineering consulting operations such as client interactions, preparation of statement of qualifications and proposals.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Perform engineering calculations in support of design and construction/remediation projects.
Analyze reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, test data, aerial photographs and other technical information.
Calculate costs and determine feasibility of remediation technologies.
Prepare engineering reports, cost estimates, specifications, construction schedules, and designs for projects.
Support investigation and construction projects, including monitoring progress and ensuring conformance to engineering plans and specifications, as well as construction and safety standards.Tetra Tech is an organization dedicated to providing its employees with a dynamic work environment, the opportunity to work with some of the industry's top leaders and a chance to make a difference. We are a company that values and respects the creativity and input of our employees. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and exciting career development prospects.
REQUIREMENTS
Zero to one year professional experience preferred. An Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification is desired. Knowledge of environmental regulations (RCRA, CERCLA, CWA, CAA, NEPA and UST) is beneficial.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows-based word processing and spreadsheet software. Ability and willingness to travel on out-of-town assignments, potentially for extended periods of time. Ability to work on and prioritize a variety of technical assignments and complete work satisfactorily and on schedule.LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as scientific reports, engineering drawings, operation and maintenance instructions, and user manuals. Ability to write clear and concise sections of technical reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with co-workers and clients.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to work with basic engineering and mathematical concepts and principles. Ability to apply engineering and mathematical concepts to practical situations.REASONING ABILITY: Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands, and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stand, walk, kneel, stoop or crouch. The job requires occasional travel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.Requires the ability to operate a computer and field/data collection instruments.WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The employee may be required to conduct field activities/site visits and, at such time, may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. May be required to work in environments where toxic fumes or chemicals are present.The noise level in the primary work environmental is usually moderate i.e., business office with typewriters and/or computers, printers, and light traffic.