Tetra Tech is a leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, offering high-end consulting and engineering services. They are seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join their Power team, responsible for reviewing designs, liaising with project stakeholders, and providing technical leadership on civil engineering projects in the power industry.
Responsibilities:
- Review and authenticate functional and detailed designs of site preparation, storm water management, site grading, access roads, and fencing for projects in the power industry
- Liaise with other discipline leads, project managers, vendors, contractors and clients to facilitate smooth flow of information for use in preparing preliminary and detailed design and provide design clarifications and solutions during construction
- Apply knowledge of North American codes, regulations and standards and have a good working knowledge of local Municipal Specifications, Guidelines and best industry practices
- Provide technical leadership to the Civil team on projects
- Participate in design reviews on various projects and provide technical input
- Monitor project schedule and budgets within your area of responsibility and report status on a regular basis
- Attend project meetings as required
Requirements:
- 10+ years experience in civil engineering, specifically in transmission lines, high voltage substations, industrial, power generation, hydro, and/or utility projects is considered an asset
- Experience in industrial design including but not limited to: site development, grading and drainage design, site utilities / tie-ins, erosion control, and road design
- Working knowledge of civil design standards in the USA
- Strong communication, report writing, organization, analytical and interpersonal skills
- Must possess a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering and be licensed to practice as a professional engineer in the USA
- Knowledge of the following software packages is an asset: Civil 3D, XP Storm, Water Cad, AutoTurn and AutoDesk AVT
- Must be able to work independently and with others on multiple projects
- Able to work as part of a multi-discipline design team
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Experience in business development and structural design would be an asset