Civil, Mining, Environmental Engineer

The Opportunity
Tetra Tech is looking for a full-time, mid-level, Project Civil, Mining, or Environmental Engineer for our Albuquerque, NM office.

Position Summary
In support of the Response, Assessment, and Evaluation Services (RAES) program, the selected candidate will: 
•    Design and review engineering designs and construction documents related to repositories and erosion control features
•    Conduct construction oversight of CERCLA removal and remedial actions 
•    Lead field teams conducting support of engineering plans and construction oversight
•    Write technical reports including, but not limited to, engineering designs, data transmittals, engineering evaluation/cost analysis, remedial investigation/feasibility study, construction quality assurance plans, and construction completion reports

Essential Job Functions
The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:
•    Design and review engineering documents. 
•    Communicate effectively with colleagues and clients
•    Conduct field work

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 60 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.

Required Qualifications (Required)
•    BS degree in Engineering
•    7 years of experience  
•    Familiarity with design/construction of disposal cells, waste piles, evaporative covers/caps, erosion and water controls, stormwater routing and controls, road design, slope stabilization, and restoration techniques
•    Experience or familiarity with:
o    Engineering design and construction oversight
o    Environmental investigations
o    AutoCAD Civil 3D
o    Land surveying
o    The Southwestern United States

Preferred Qualifications
•    Professional Engineer (PE) license 
•    Experience with:
o    Environmental remediation, mining and mine reclamation, uranium mining and mills. 
o    Regulatory agency interaction on tribal lands and CERCLA sites.
o    Construction or construction oversight.
o    Working with Principal Threat Waste (PTW).

Work Environment/Environmental Factors (Required)
This position is primarily desk work, however, occasionally (35%) you will need to travel and perform fieldwork. Travel with overnight and weekends is required.  The field work is in Arizona and New Mexico. A physical capacity for working outdoors, often in isolated remote areas, is required.

Physical Requirements (Required)
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made.   You must be able to: 
•    Work outdoors in all weather conditions.  Climate ranges from extremely dry to extremely wet and from hot to cold. Rain, snow, wind, or dust may be encountered.
•    Walk on uneven terrain.  Terrain may be steep, uneven, rocky, and covered with vegetation.
•    Pack heavy equipment and perform excavations using hand tools. 
•    Carry field equipment (35 to 40 pounds)
•    Don personal protective gear as needed
•    Drive on a regular basis.  
•    Pass a motor vehicle record background check and maintain a valid driver’s license and safe driving record is required.

Additional Information (Required)
•    Work schedule: Monday - Friday
•    Overtime may be required during field work activities.  Some field work requires working evenings and weekends and includes overnight stays when traveling.
•    Work locations:  Office work performed in our Albuquerque, NM office.  Remote and Hybrid is available
•    Travel requirements:  35% 
This arrangement is subject to review and may change at the company’s discretion.

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.  

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 medical, dental and vision insurance, term life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA), time off with pay, 401k retirement plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including any public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, and international authorities as well as client and project requirements.