Oakland University

Oakland University Students & Recent Graduates

Electrical | Mechanical | Structural | CAD

The Opportunity

Tetra Tech is looking to connect with Eastern Michigan University students and recent graduates interested in launching their careers across engineering, infrastructure, facilities, utilities, and multidisciplinary design.

This posting gives you the opportunity to tell us more about your technical interests, academic background, preferred career path, and the types of engineering challenges you would like to solve.

Our engineers work across disciplines to support the design, analysis, and delivery of critical infrastructure and facilities. Projects may involve electrical systems, mechanical equipment, structural systems, civil infrastructure, utilities, treatment facilities, transportation-related infrastructure, industrial facilities, and other complex engineering environments.

Whether you already know the technical specialty you want to pursue or are still exploring different engineering paths, we want to learn more about what interests you.

Position Summary

This posting serves as an early-career talent pipeline for Oakland University students and recent graduates interested in engineering opportunities with Tetra Tech.

Our Recruiting team will review your academic background, technical experience, and career interests against available and upcoming positions.

If you are selected to move forward, a member of our Recruiting team will contact you with information about the specific Tetra Tech position or positions that may align with your experience and interests.

At that time, we will provide additional details regarding the role, including responsibilities, qualifications, office location, work arrangement, and project team.

Submission to this talent pipeline does not represent an application to one specific position or guarantee an interview or employment.

Tell Us What Interests You

As part of your application, we encourage you to identify the technical areas that best align with your interests.

Electrical Engineering

Potential areas of interest may include:

• Power distribution
• Low- and medium-voltage systems
• Motor control
• Instrumentation and controls
• SCADA infrastructure
• Lighting and grounding
• Electrical equipment and facility design

Mechanical Engineering

Potential areas of interest may include:

• Pumps and pumping systems
• Process mechanical design
• Piping systems
• Equipment selection and layout
• HVAC
• Plumbing
• Facility mechanical systems

Structural Engineering

Potential areas of interest may include:

• Reinforced concrete
• Structural steel
• Foundations
• Tanks and basins
• Treatment facilities
• Equipment support structures
• Structural rehabilitation and assessments

CAD / BIM / Engineering Design

Potential areas of interest may include:

• AutoCAD
• Civil 3D
• Revit
• MicroStation
• BIM
• 2D and 3D design
• Engineering drawing development
• Multidiscipline design coordination

Qualifications

Candidates should have:

• Interest in developing a career in engineering, design, water, wastewater, utilities, or infrastructure
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineers, designers, and project teams
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in continuing to develop technical expertise within their chosen discipline

For engineering students and graduates, completion of the FE exam or interest in pursuing EIT certification is encouraged where applicable.

Life at Tetra Tech

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• 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.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 25,000+ employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

Additional Information

• Organization: 200 IEW