Site Civil Project Manager

Tetra Tech is seeking a Project Manager/Civil Engineer to join our team. You will be responsible for the planning, design, and delivery of civil infrastructure and site development projects.

You will take ownership of technical design tasks, coordinate multidisciplinary efforts, and ensure that deliverables meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance. This position offers continual growth in technical and client leadership and will contribute to expanding our Infrastructure Engineering group.

Essential Functions
• Lead and support civil infrastructure design projects, including:

- Stormwater capture and water quality management systems

- Low Impact Development (LID) and green infrastructure

- Grading and drainage design using AutoCAD Civil 3D

- Hydrology and hydraulics modeling

- ADA-compliant ramps, bikeways, and pedestrian pathways

- Complete/green streets and active transportation projects
• Manage multiple civil site development projects for public and private clients.
• Manage sub-contractor contracts and review of deliverables.
• Develop project scopes and budgets to deliver projects successfully.
• Perform conceptual and detailed design calculations and analyses.
• Prepare engineering reports, construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, local codes, and documentation requirements.
• Evaluate design alternatives and provide innovative technical solutions.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, subconsultants, and stakeholders.
• Support permitting processes and regulatory compliance.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to technical team development.
• Execute work safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE) required.
• 5-10 years of relevant civil engineering experience.
• PE license required (or ability to obtain CA PE within 6 months).

• Strong background in stormwater and water quality systems.
• LID/green infrastructure.
• Grading, drainage, and street design.
• Water and sewer systems.
• Permitting and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with municipal, commercial, or residential infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D (formal training preferred); MicroStation InRoads a plus.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and technical writing.
• Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to self-direct work and review plan sets and reports.
• Familiarity with applicable codes and ability to develop and review specifications.

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods while performing office or fieldwork.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds (e.g., equipment, documents, samples).
• Occasional fieldwork may require walking on uneven terrain, climbing stairs or ladders, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Must be able to travel locally for site visits, meetings, or field coordination as needed.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• 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.