What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Engineer, EIT position at Tetra Tech Careers?
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding a Civil Engineer, EIT to our Water team based in Denver, Colorado. This role supports municipal water, wastewater, and infrastructure projects and offers the opportunity to contribute to complex, multidisciplinary engineering solutions while growing technical and professional expertise.
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:
The Civil Engineer, EIT supports the planning, design, and delivery of municipal infrastructure projects including water and wastewater systems. This role contributes to technical analyses, design documentation, and coordination across engineering disciplines while adhering to established standards and regulatory requirements.
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 water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure design, including permitting, hydraulic design, storm drain systems, water distribution, and sanitary sewer collection systems.
• Support site planning and transportation facility design, including permitting, roadway, grading, erosion control, and recreational path design.
• Perform conceptual and detailed design calculations and engineering analyses.
• Support preparation of engineering reports and supporting technical documentation.
• Assist with preparation of construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Ensure adherence to standard engineering practices and documentation requirements.
• Evaluate design alternatives, resolve technical issues, and coordinate with other engineering disciplines.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute work in a safe, timely, cost-effective, and compliant manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Science in Civil, Chemical, Environmental, or related Engineering discipline.
• 0–5 years of experience with increasing responsibility in the municipal engineering sector.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, or ability and active pursuit to obtain EIT registration.
• Experience using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Revit.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Project.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Civil, Chemical, Environmental, or related Engineering discipline.
• Strong technical writing and report preparation skills.
• Experience with data collection, tabulation, and preparation of scientific or engineering documents.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to perform light physical activity associated with office work and occasional site visits.
• Ability to use standard office and engineering software and equipment.
Work Environment / Environmental Factors:
• Primarily office-based work environment with periodic field or site visits.
• Standard office noise levels with occasional exposure to outdoor conditions.
• Use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when required during site visits.
Additional Information:
• Employment Type: Full-time.
• Work Location: Denver, Colorado.
• Travel: Occasional local travel for meetings or site visits.
Compensation Range:
$75,000 – $88,000 annually, depending on experience.
Posting Expiration Date:
This posting will remain open until filled.
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