Junior Structural Engineer
Tetra Tech is a leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. They are seeking a motivated Junior Structural Engineer to support innovative planning, engineering, and design for water-infrastructure projects, contributing to structural design and analysis while gaining hands-on experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform structural design and analysis for civil works and waterfront projects, including flood walls, navigation locks, dam structures, hydraulic gates, pump stations, and related components
- Prepare clear, complete engineering calculations and design documentation using accepted engineering formulas and methods; organize calculation packages for senior review
- Conduct quality control checks of calculations, drawings, and quantity takeoffs; coordinate and implement corrections identified during QA/QC
- Research and evaluate design options, prepare concise technical summaries, and present findings and recommendations to senior engineers
- Solve problems using a combination of industry design standards and modified standard procedures or methods developed in prior assignments
- Read, interpret, and develop plans, reports and other contract documents; verify project requirements and constraints
- Assist in the preparation of specification language and input for technical sections; provide supporting information for specification development
- Review shop drawings and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) during construction, preparing well documented recommendations for Project or Senior Engineers
- Contact and coordinate with other departments to research appropriate courses of action
- Coordinate with other disciplines (geotechnical, electrical, mechanical, environmental) and internal teams to resolve design interfaces and ensure interdisciplinary integration
- Communicate effectively with project teams, clients, contractors, and subconsultants; escalate technical issues to senior staff as appropriate
- Support field activities as needed—attend site visits, shop fabrication visits, etc
- Continuously develop technical skills and stay up to date on industry changes and trends—learn new software, codes, analysis techniques, etc.—and share lessons learned with the team
Skills
- A bachelor's degree in civil engineering or structural engineering
- A minimum of 1 year of structural engineering experience (industry internships count toward experience)
- An Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification
- Working understanding of structural design methods, relevant codes, and standards (AISC, ACI, IBC, ASCE7, etc.)
- Proven experience with reinforced concrete and structural steel design and detailing
- Proven experience producing structural drawings and details
- Proficiency with structural analysis software (examples: SAP2000, RISA, LPILE, GROUP); ability to learn new tools quickly
- Familiarity with or strong interest in learning various BIM/CAD platforms (AutoCAD, Revit, Bentley OpenBuildings, MicroStation)
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience using spreadsheets for calculations and report preparation
- Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to present technical ideas clearly to teammates and clients
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively on multidisciplinary teams, take direction, and manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality, with an eagerness to learn and grow professionally
- Master's degree in structural engineering or related field
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or working towards obtaining licensure
- Experience with USACE or other federal/local government clients and contracting processes is a plus
Benefits
- 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.
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