Civil Engineer jobs in the United States

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Tetra Tech’s commitment to hiring the best talent in the industry and helping them thrive professionally is stronger than ever. We currently seeking a  Senior-Level Civil Engineer for our Glen Allen, VA office.

Essential Education, Experience and Responsibilities:

·         B.S. or M.S. in an Engineering related major.

·         10-15 years’ experience in engineering design for energy-related projects.

·         Professional Engineering License is preferred. 

·         Experience with renewable energy projects, preferably solar in utility-scale and distribution generation projects.

·         Experience leading the site plan and zoning approval processes for renewable projects at the municipal level, preferred.

·         Experience leading the erosion and sediment control plan approval process for renewable projects through the county and state regulatory processes.

·         Understanding of surface water quality, stormwater quality and stormwater management in construction and post construction settings, hydrology and hydraulic analysis, and applicable rules and regulations.

·         Experience with planning, designing, construction and maintenance of stormwater infrastructure and BMPs, low impact development projects, and green infrastructure projects.

·         Working knowledge of civil and environmental engineering principles including grading, site layout, wetland impacts, entrances, traffic, utilities, etc.

·         Working knowledge of industry standard computer software for the position (e.g. HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, BlueBeam, etc).

·         Working knowledge of local, state, and federal water resources regulatory processes.

·         Strong written and oral communication skills.

·         Strong Microsoft (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project) and other software tool skills.

·         Excellent analytical and organizational skills.

·         Ability to work well independently and with project managers.

·         Ability to work on several tasks at any given time, works well with a team and mentors junior and mid-level staff.

·         Experience working in VA and neighboring states is preferred.

·         A pre-employment drug screen in compliance with federal regulations is required, along with a physical if needed.

·         Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record without restrictions.

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