What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Engineer, EIT - Land Development position at Tetra Tech Careers?
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is seeking a Civil Engineer, EIT – Land Development to join our Mountain Team in Frisco, CO, supporting land development, site design, and water infrastructure projects across the region.
Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Position Summary:
This role supports land development and site design projects, including water, wastewater, stormwater, transportation, and grading solutions. The Civil Engineer, EIT contributes to conceptual and detailed engineering design, reporting, permitting tasks, and interdisciplinary coordination.
Essential Job Functions:
The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
⦁ Perform land development and site design engineering, including water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure design.
⦁ Support permitting, hydraulic design, storm drain systems, water distribution, and sanitary sewer collection systems.
⦁ Conduct site planning and transportation facility design, including highway, street, recreation path, grading, and erosion control components.
⦁ Perform conceptual and detailed design calculations and analyses.
⦁ Support preparation of engineering reports, construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
⦁ Ensure adherence to standard engineering practices and appropriate project documentation.
⦁ Evaluate design alternatives, resolve technical issues, and collaborate with other engineering disciplines.
⦁ Plan, coordinate, and execute work in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner.
⦁ Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
⦁ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
⦁ Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
⦁ 0–5 years of relevant experience.
⦁ Experience in AutoCAD/Civil 3D preferred.
⦁ Proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and Project.
⦁ Ability to travel periodically (approximately 15% or more).
Preferred Qualifications:
⦁ Experience supporting land development or water resources engineering projects.
⦁ Familiarity with permitting processes at local, state, or federal levels.
⦁ Experience preparing design calculations, reports, or cost estimates.
Physical Requirements:
⦁ Ability to conduct occasional fieldwork, including walking on uneven terrain and exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
⦁ Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds on occasion.
⦁ Ability to sit or stand for extended periods to complete design and documentation tasks.
Work Environment / Environmental Factors:
⦁ Office environment with periodic outdoor site visits in variable weather conditions.
⦁ Moderate noise levels typical of office and light field environments.
⦁ Use of appropriate PPE during field activities as required.
Additional Information:
⦁ Full-time role based in Frisco, CO, with periodic travel to project sites.
⦁ Standard Monday–Friday schedule; flexibility dependent on project needs.
⦁ Hybrid work flexibility may be available based on responsibilities.
Compensation Range:
Salary Range: $75,000 to $88,000 depending on experience.
Posting Expiration Date:
This posting will expire on January 2, 2026.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
⦁ 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.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
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Salary : $75,000 - $88,000