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Hydraulic Engineer, PE

Tetra Tech, Seattle, WA, United States


Tetra Tech is adding a Hydraulic Engineer, PE to join our team. This position can be based anywhere in the U.S. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing engineering hydrological and hydraulic analysis, planning, and design for a variety of infrastructure-related civil and hydraulic engineering projects.

Your Role

Perform computer modeling of hydraulic infrastructure including water distribution systems, pumps, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, open channels, bridges/culverts, drainage, and stormwater design.

Conduct hydraulic calculations to assist in the design of hydraulic infrastructure.

Prepare technical reports for studies and design documents.

Ensure technical accuracy, standard engineering practices, and inclusion of appropriate documentation on various reports and design projects.

Evaluate alternatives, resolve technical issues, and interface with other disciplines.

Perform engineering interpretation of specifications and drawings, recommend and document design modifications, and coordinate with the design team.

Assess engineering problems and recommend solutions to engineering discipline managers, resolve questions, plan, coordinate, and execute work in a safe, timely, cost-effective, and compliant manner.

Coordinate with design staff for development and infrastructure-related projects for hydraulic equipment, water distribution, sanitary sewer collection, stormwater, roadway, street, bikeway, erosion control, grading, storm drainage, dams, and reservoirs.

Market potential clients, assist in the preparation of proposals, and attend interviews for project pursuits.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering with a focus in hydrology and hydraulics.

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure required

5+ years of experience

Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record

Proficiency in hydrology and hydraulics programs, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project) programs

Knowledge of ArcGIS, InfoWater, SWMM, HEC-HMS, and HEC-RAS is preferred

Experience using MIKE URBAN and/or MIKE+ software preferred

Strong communication, report writing, organization, analytical and interpersonal skills.

Experience with project work and process knowledge of hydrology and hydraulics, grading and drainage, streets, bridges, pump and system-curve analysis, dam experience, and other structures, preferred.

Position requires periodic travel, approximately 10-15%.

WA Salary: $90,000 - $140,000 dependent on experience.

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity
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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