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Senior Consultant​/Principal

Job in Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, 27703, USA
Listing for: Tetra Tech
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-10
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Environmental Engineer, Environmental Compliance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 150000 - 200000 USD Yearly USD 150000.00 200000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Senior Consultant / Principal

The Opportunity

Tetra Tech’s Advisory Consulting Group is currently seeking a Senior Consultant / Principal. Responsibilities of this position will include interpretation of federal, state, and local agency regulations, evaluation of how they affect client operations and liabilities, and the development and implementation of solutions that assist our clients in minimizing risk. The role involves analysis, oversight, and review of project work products such as site-specific technical data, calculations, technical reports, cost estimates, environmental permit applications, and permit terms and conditions.

These responsibilities will be applied to transactional diligence, environmental, health and safety (EHS) regulatory compliance, site inspection and auditing, as well as site investigation, and remediation practice areas. Periodic site visits, field work, EHS audit on-site services and other short-term travel may be required. The position will also involve building client relationships, supporting new business development activities such as proposal preparation, and assisting with cross‑selling opportunities.

The successful candidate will also be expected to interface regularly with clients as a trusted advisor in order to build client relationships.

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Why Tetra Tech

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry‑leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting‑edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development.

Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Your Impact

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting‑edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world‑class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Essential Job Functions
  • Interpret federal, state, and local agency regulations.
  • Assess potential environmental impacts and challenges.
  • Scope and direct projects, including leadership of project teams.
  • Analyze data and review project work products, including site specific technical data, calculations, technical reports, cost estimates, environmental permit applications, and permit terms and conditions.
  • Plan, develop, coordinate, and help direct work for multi‑project clients, and multiple clients, including supervising teams of up to 10 consultants.
  • Help develop and support strategic initiatives for continued work with key clients and business sectors.
  • Support the work of others and maintain quality control on projects and on administrative tasks.
  • Work independently to perform project tasks, design, calculations, and reporting to meet the project specific requirements.
  • Be a point of contact for clients and maintain a positive relationship with clients, willingly and frequently checking in with client contacts to identify needs that Tetra Tech may support.
  • Engage and retain relationships with commercial industrial, financial, law and energy firms, state, federal, and local government, and private equity and other investment groups to facilitate opportunity generation.
  • Assist with proposals, including the development of technical plans, schedules, and cost estimates, and preparation with staff and with the client.
  • Actively participate with local, regional, and global project teams to develop strategic client and opportunity capture plans and successfully implement those plans.
  • Work toward being known within Tetra Tech as a go‑to team for your core resource services.
  • Other activities will include Request for Proposal (RFP) management, proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and project implementation.
  • Capitalize on industry relationships and your professional network to maintain and establish new client relationships and ensure they are managed for growth.
  • Develop a robust pipeline of opportunities through independent…
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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