Assistant Project Engineer (Hybrid/Remote)

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science.

Tetra Tech is currently seeking an entry-level engineer to support the Northern California Team. While the selected individual will be able to work from home, they must be located in Northern California for field work. This position includes work on projects containing the following areas of civil/mechanical/environmental engineering: renewable energy/beneficial use, solid waste management, liquid and gas pipeline design, landfill gas control and monitoring, waste diversion, organics processing, air quality testing and emissions, thermodynamics, topographic plans, environmental regulations, and environmental monitoring. This role will also involve basic mechanical systems, drafting (AutoCAD/Civil 3D), cost estimation, specifications, report preparation (Word/Excel), and construction quality management. The pay scale for this position is $58K-$70K based on qualifications and experience. Only those that attach a cover letter will be considered.

Your Role:

• Analyze reports, maps, drawings, environmental data, and aerial photographs for landfills

• Prepare landfill gas monitoring plans

• Prepare biogas/renewable energy, organics management, biogas treatment, and landfill gas piping plans and specifications

• Prepare construction drawings using AutoCAD or Civil 3D

• Prepare construction cost estimations

• Collect and/or review environmental monitoring data (i.e. air, gas, groundwater)

• Prepare environmental and technical reports based off data collected or construction events observed

• Inspect construction site to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction and safety standards  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from a four-year college or university in Civil, Geological, Mechanical, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering

• Valid California driver's license or ability to obtain a valid driver's license prior to starting

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of previous experience and/or masters degree in a Civil, Geological, Mechanical, Chemical, or Environmental engineering role

• AutoCAD/Civil 3D or GIS skills

• 40 Hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification

• Experience in landfill design, organics, waste diversion, renewable energy/beneficial use, landfill gas system design or operations, permitting or environmental monitoring as well as knowledge of environmental regulations

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification or Professional Engineering License

• Experience of the Microsoft Office software suite, and PDF editors (Bluebeam or Adobe Acrobat)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary

• Medical, dental, vision benefits

• 401(k) with match

• Educational assistance and support in professional licensing

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Flexible scheduling

• Potential to work remotely

• Opportunities for advancement and much more!

At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success.  Tetra Tech's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, and federal authorities as well as project requirements.