Project Engineer Jobs in Rio Rancho, NM (NOW HIRING)

The Opportunity
Tetra Tech is looking for a full-time Project Engineer to work in 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
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
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.
Essential Job Functions (Required)
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
Required Qualifications (Required)
• Degree: BS Engineering
• Years of Experience: 7
• You must have experience with:
* Engineering design documents and specifications, reports and construction oversight including contractor report submittals
* Environmental investigations
* Working in the southwestern United States
• You must have 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
* AutoCAD Civil 3D
* Land surveying
Preferred Qualifications
• Professional Engineers License (PE)
• Civil Engineering
• Experience with
* Environmental remediation, mining and mine reclamation, uranium mining and mills, interaction with regulatory agencies, tribal lands, CERCLA sites.
* Construction or construction oversight
* Working with Principal Threat Waste (PTW)
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.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions, both hot and cold, in all seasons.
• Walk on uneven terrain
• Work in variable outdoor environments, packing heavy equipment, and excavations using hand tools.
• Carry field equipment (35 to 40 pounds)
• Don personal protective gear as needed
• You must be able to drive on a regular basis.
• Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver's license and safe driving record required.
Work Environment/Environmental Factors (Required)
• This position is primarily desk work, however, occasionally (35%) you will need to travel and perform fieldwork.
• The field work is in Arizona and New Mexico.
• A physical capacity for working outdoors, often in isolated remote areas
Additional Information (Required)
• Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, in the Albuquerque, NM office. A hybrid schedule is an option.
• Overtime may be required during field work activities, which includes evenings and weekends.
• 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.
About Tetra Tech:
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:
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