Hydraulic Engineer

Company: Tetra Tech
Location: Boston
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we collaborate 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 global innovation hubs 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. Are you ready to make a positive difference for our planet and join a dynamic group of professionals who have this common value? Our engineering and support teams are focused on providing resilient engineering designs for the United States infrastructure. If this sounds appealing to you, then consider our Hydraulic Engineer opportunity. This position will work from our Boston, MA location. The successful candidate for this position will be responsible for providing engineering hydrological and hydraulic analysis, planning, and design for a variety of infrastructure-related civil and hydraulic engineering projects. The position offers world-case technical challenges, opportunities to mentor junior staff, and the chance to engage in and manage projects across the country and the world. 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.
  • Engineer in Training (or completion of Fundamental of Engineering exam) required.
  • 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
  • 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%. About Tetra Tech Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees - 28,000 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. Tetra Tech offers comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs and assist in planning for long-term financial security. Available benefits include health insurance, term life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, time off with pay (TOWP), 401k, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. 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 related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state, and federal authorities. Explore our open positions at . Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities: - LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers - Twitter: @TetraTechJobs - Facebook: @TetraTechCareers Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech's core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized the equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor, and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Please no phone calls or agencies.
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