What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Engineer / Water Resources Modeler position at Tetra Tech?
The Opportunity
Tetra Tech is adding an Environmental Engineer/Water Resources Modeler to our Ecological Analytics and Modeling (EAM) team based in Durham, NC.
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 .
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Environmental Engineer/Water Resources Modeler to support complex watershed modeling, water quality analysis, and water resources planning projects. This role will contribute to the development and application of advanced hydrologic and water quality models to support regulatory programs, watershed planning, and sustainability initiatives.
The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise in watershed and receiving water modeling, experience working with diverse clients (e.g., federal, state, and private sector), and the ability to translate complex analyses into actionable insights for decision-makers.
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:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. Our 25,000 employees work together to provide 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, sex, marital or familial status, 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.
Additional Information
Tetra Tech is adding an Environmental Engineer/Water Resources Modeler to our Ecological Analytics and Modeling (EAM) team based in Durham, NC.
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 .
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Environmental Engineer/Water Resources Modeler to support complex watershed modeling, water quality analysis, and water resources planning projects. This role will contribute to the development and application of advanced hydrologic and water quality models to support regulatory programs, watershed planning, and sustainability initiatives.
The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise in watershed and receiving water modeling, experience working with diverse clients (e.g., federal, state, and private sector), and the ability to translate complex analyses into actionable insights for decision-makers.
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:
- Develop, calibrate, and apply watershed and water quality models (e.g., HSPF, SWAT, WASP, QUAL2Kw, CE-QUAL-W2) to support TMDLs, watershed planning, and regulatory analyses.
- Perform hydrologic, water quality, and climate scenario analyses to evaluate management strategies and restoration outcomes.
- Analyze and synthesize large environmental datasets (e.g., water quality, meteorological, land use) to support modeling and planning efforts.
- Support the development of technical reports, modeling documentation, and presentations for clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support water resources planning, resilience, and sustainability projects.
- Engage with clients to communicate technical findings and support project delivery.
- Support project management activities including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and coordination with internal teams and subcontractors.
- Contribute to proposal development and business development efforts.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental engineering, civil engineering, or a related field.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in water resources engineering, watershed modeling, or water quality analysis.
- Proven experience developing and applying hydrologic and water quality models (e.g., HSPF, SWAT, WASP, QUAL2Kw, or similar).
- Proven experience with GIS and spatial data analysis tools (e.g., ArcGIS).
- Strong data analysis and technical problem-solving skills.
- Experience preparing technical reports and communicating results to clients or stakeholders.
- Experience supporting Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) development or regulatory modeling efforts.
- Experience evaluating best management practices (BMPs) and watershed restoration strategies.
- Experience with climate change impact assessments or water resilience planning.
- Experience working with federal or state agencies (e.g., EPA, state environmental agencies).
- Experience with agricultural or nature-based solutions modeling.
- Programming experience (e.g., Python or similar).
- Experience with sustainability, water stewardship, or corporate water risk/benefit analysis.
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Ability to occasionally travel to project sites or client meetings.
- Work is primarily performed in a remote setting.
- Work may involve collaboration across multiple time zones and teams.
- This position is part of Tetra Tech’s Technical Services (TTS) program and may be structured as full-time or part-time, depending on candidate availability and project needs.
- Work schedule will be flexible and aligned with active project demands.
- This position is expected to support multiple concurrent projects with varying levels of effort over time.
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 is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. Our 25,000 employees work together to provide 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, sex, marital or familial status, 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.
Additional Information
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