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Senior Mechanical Fueling Engineer

Tetra Tech Careers
Collinsville, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/18/2026

Tetra Tech is seeking a Senior-Level Mechanical Engineer with a preferred minimum of 10 years  of related experience to join our team currently serving our Department of Defense (DOD) clients.  The position requires a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a professional engineer (PE) license.  Candidates should be able to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of engineering practices, ASME codes, API standards, and principles related to engineering and design supporting the construction, inspection, and repair of DOD fixed fuel receipt, storage, and dispensing systems.  This position requires the employee to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on.

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

 

Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science®.

 

Your Role :

 •    Supervise and participate in collaborative efforts supporting the Tetra Techs Fuels program.  Typical activities may include:
•    Management of projects engineering, design, and inspection projects for fixed aviation and ground fuel storage and dispensing systems.
•    Development and review of engineering and design deliverables, systems repair/construction submittals, and project specifications. 
•    Provide off-site management and support (from home or Collinsville, IL office) of on-site fuel system design, inspection, or repair/construction activities at multiple project locations concurrently.
•    On-site support of inspection and assessments of petroleum handling infrastructure and related projects.
•    Develop and implement design plans and monitor work activities to ensure project execution adheres to established criteria and specifications.
•    Resolve technical, engineering, design, and constructability issues to enhance project effectiveness.
•    Manage the development of design drawings and related data.
•    Assist with business development and proposal preparation supporting continued growth of Tetra Tech’s engineering services.

Qualifications:

•    Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
•     Experience depicting engineering and design supporting new construction, inspection, and repair of wetted military fueling systems.
•    Minimum of 10 years’ experience with engineering and design supporting the repair, or construction of military fuel storage, handling, and dispensing systems.  Relevant experience for fuel systems can include storage tanks, piping systems, loading, and unloading racks, vehicle fueling systems, control systems, and support facilities. 
•    Experience managing engineering and/or design projects related to military fueling systems.

•    Professional Engineering license   
•    Industry certifications from API, STI, or NACE are desirable.
•    Working and practical knowledge of United Facilities Criteria, United Facility Guidance Specifications, and Standard Designs governing military fueling systems.
•    Proficiency in engineering support software such as AutoCAD, Caesar II, KyPipe or other surge analysis software.  
•    Working knowledge of SpecsIntact, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Project, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
•    Must be able to obtain a DOD Common Access Card (CAC) within the first 6 months of employment and/or pass a Favorable Background Investigation (FBI).
•    Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

 

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. 

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers
X (Twitter): @TetraTechJobs

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

 

Please no phone calls or agencies.

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