Tetra Tech · 3 months ago
Principal Engineer/Scientist/Hydrogeologist
Lafayette, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
15+ years expTetra Tech is a global consulting and engineering firm focused on providing sustainable solutions. The Principal Engineer/Scientist/Hydrogeologist will lead complex water-related projects, manage business development efforts, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with various stakeholders across the United States.
ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringInfrastructureNatural ResourcesRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Manage and lead complex water and environmental projects in different states in the US, with domain experience in one or more of these areas: water resources, water quality, hydrogeology, environmental modeling, aquatic ecology or related disciplines
Contribute to successful business development for new projects by preparing proposals and grant applications for new and existing clients
Collaborate with Tetra Tech business units and offices across the US to identify and target opportunities, then develop effective project capture plans
Develop strategic, joint venture partnerships for major water resource projects, and leverage client relationships as a resource to identify prospective partnerships
Assess state and local emerging policy/plans/programs, and apply this knowledge to anticipate the scope and timing of major grants, RFPs, and SOQs opportunities
Mentor and train professional/technical staff
Qualification
Required
MS or PhD degree in environmental/civil engineering, geology, or hydrogeology is required
Depending on discipline, professional registration, i.e. Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Geologist (PG) or Certified Engineering Geologist (CEG) is required in one or more states
15+ years of professional consulting or similar experience is required
Track record in identifying opportunities and developing strategies to win targeted business development pursuits
Familiar with environmental management and permitting needs for major water resources projects
Familiar with existing federal and state regulatory requirements for water resources projects
Familiar with statistical analysis of environmental data
Ability to lead multi-disciplinary projects and to work with teams of engineers/scientists
Ability to manage and mentor junior staff and to support new business development for the team
Excellent writing and communication skills required
Must be computer literate and be proficient in MS Word, Excel, and specific environmental software in relevant domains
Company
Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech provides innovative solutions focused on water, the environment and energy for the government and commercial clients.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (7)
2024 (11)
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2022 (4)
2021 (13)
2020 (16)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1991-12-17IPO
Leadership Team
Dan Batrack
CEO
Craig Christensen
SVP - CIO
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