Junior Engineer

The Opportunity

Tetra Tech is looking for a full-time, junior Engineer to work out of our Albuquerque, NM office.

In support of the Response, Assessment, and Evaluation Services (RAES) program, the selected candidate will:

• Support senior engineers with design documents related to repositories and erosion control features. Participate in the review of engineering designs and construction documents related to repositories and erosion control features.
• Conduct field work associated with construction oversight of CERCLA removal and remedial actions.
• 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.

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• Support the design and review of engineering documents.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues.
• Conduct field work.

• Degree: BS Engineering.
• Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  1‑6 years.
• You must have experience or understanding of:
  • Engineering design documents and specifications, reports and construction oversight including contractor report submittals.
• You must have familiarity with:
  • Environmental investigations that support design/construction of disposal cells, waste piles, evaporative covers/caps, erosion and water controls, stormwater routing and controls, road design, slope stabilization, or restoration techniques.
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D.
  • Land surveying.

• 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).

• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Walk on uneven terrain.
• Work in variable outdoor environments, packing heavy equipment, and excavations using hand tools.
• Carry field equipment (35‑40 pounds).
• Don personal protective gear as needed.
• Must be able to drive on a regular basis, pass a motor vehicle record background check, and maintain a valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

• Mainly desk work, with occasional (35%) travel and fieldwork.
• Field work in Arizona and New Mexico.
• Physical capacity for working outdoors, often in isolated remote areas.

• Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm, at our Albuquerque, NM office. A hybrid arrangement is an option.
• Overtime may be required during field work activities, which includes evenings and weekends.
• Travel requirements: 35%.
• Schedule subject to review and may change at the company’s discretion.

• 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.
• Comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs.

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high‑end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide.…