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Obo Engineers, also known as Owner’s Building Operations Engineers, are professionals responsible for overseeing, managing, and maintaining the operational systems within a building or facility. Their duties often include monitoring HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and coordinating repairs or upgrades. They play a critical role in maximizing building efficiency, reducing downtime, and maintaining a safe environment for occupants.

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Construction Civil Engineer Secret Clearance Required

Washington, DC • On-site

Tetra Tech
Civil Engineering Construction • 10K+ employees
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$96K - $128K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is hiring a Civil Engineer to support the U.S. Department of State's Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) Athens Major Rehab Project. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the renovation of a historic U.S. diplomatic facility while ensuring high-quality engineering and construction oversight.

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:

As a Civil Engineer on the Athens Major Rehab Project, you will play a critical role in ensuring construction activities are executed in accordance with U.S. codes and standards. You will be responsible for quality assurance, technical inspections, and coordination with other engineering disciplines to maintain compliance with contract requirements.

Proposal Summary: 

The OBO Athens Major Rehab Project involves the full renovation of a historic U.S. diplomatic facility in Athens, Greece. This 24-month project encompasses major upgrades to civil, electrical, mechanical, architectural, and safety systems. Tetra Tech will provide on-site professional staff to ensure quality, compliance, and schedule performance throughout construction. All roles are contingent upon contract award and subject to U.S. Department of State client approval.

 

**Please note: Only United States citizens are eligible for this position**

Position Summary:

The Civil Engineer will support the renovation efforts for a historic U.S. diplomatic facility by performing on-site technical inspections, reviewing engineering submittals, and overseeing quality assurance. This is a 24-month assignment based in Athens, Greece, with the potential for extension. A minimum of seven (7) years of construction site experience is required.

Responsibilities:

       Perform technical inspections of civil and structural work.

       Monitor the contractor's quality control and safety programs.

       Review contractor submittals and design drawings to ensure compliance with project requirements.

       Resolve technical conflicts and propose engineering solutions.

       Provide weekly progress reports with technical reviews and recommendations.

       Track construction progress and coordinate with project team and stakeholders.

       Ensure compliance with U.S. construction codes and best practices.

       Maintain a daily project log and participate in project meetings.

Qualifications:

       Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited U.S. university (ABET-accredited or substantially equivalent).

       Minimum seven (7) years of experience on active construction sites.

       Professional Engineering License (PE) acceptable in lieu of degree.

       Experience with U.S. building codes, quality control, and construction safety practices.

       Excellent technical writing and communication skills.

       Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

       U.S. citizenship required; must possess or be able to obtain a Final Secret security clearance.

       Overseas work experience preferred.

       Familiarity with international building standards and cross-disciplinary coordination preferred.

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

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Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 450 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees-21,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

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