Assistant Project Engineer

Title: Assistant Project Engineer

- Landfill Gas Project Engineering & Design (Hybrid/Remote)

Location: Diamond Bar United States

Job Description:

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

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.

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.

Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science.

Tetra Tech is currently seeking a full-time, entry-level project engineer to provide support for our Engineering Design team on the West Coast. The remote flexibility of this role provides a great opportunity to learn the business side of engineering consulting while obtaining hands-on experience on project deliverables. While this position will allow the selected individual to regularly work from home, the selected candidate must be located in California for construction monitoring, site visits, etc. The selected candidate can work out of our office in Diamond Bar, CA (in-person) if desired or work remotely in California as we work on many projects across all of California (including the Bay Area/Northern California). The pay scale for this position is $68,640-$78,000 per year, based on qualifications and experience.

This position includes work on projects containing the following areas of civil/mechanical/chemical/environmental engineering: renewable energy/beneficial use, solid waste management, liquid and gas pipeline design, landfill gas control and monitoring, waste diversion, organics processing, air quality testing and emissions, thermodynamics, topographic plans, environmental regulations, and environmental monitoring. This role will also involve basic mechanical systems, drafting (AutoCAD/Civil 3D), cost estimation, specifications preparation, report preparation (Word/Excel), and construction quality management.

Your Role:

Under general supervision, the incumbent will assist with engineering assignments, data entry, data management, proof preparation and assembly of reports, produce excel spreadsheets, project coordination, and assist with miscellaneous engineering and general office tasks. Other responsibilities include:

• Analyze reports, maps, drawings, environmental data, and aerial photographs for landfills
• Prepare landfill gas monitoring plans
• Prepare biogas/renewable energy, organics management, biogas treatment, and landfill gas piping plans and specifications
• Preparation of construction drawings using AutoCAD or Civil 3D
• Prepare construction cost estimations
• Collect and/or review environmental monitoring data (i.e. air, gas, groundwater)
• Prepare environmental and technical reports based off data collected or construction events observed
• Inspect construction sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction and safety standards

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from a four-year college or university in Civil, Geological, Mechanical, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering
• 0-3 years of relevant experience
• Valid California driver's license or ability to obtain a valid driver's license prior to starting
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent listening skills and attention to detail
• Self-motivated and a strong desire to learn and contribute to the team

Preferred:

• Previous experience and in a Civil, Geological, Mechanical, Chemical, or Environmental engineering role
• AutoCAD/Civil 3D or GIS skills
• 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification
• Experience in landfill design, organics, waste diversion, renewable energy/beneficial use, landfill gas system design or operations, permitting or environmental monitoring as well as knowledge of environmental regulations
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification or Professional Engineering License
• Experience with the Microsoft Office software suite, and PDF editing software (Bluebeam or Adobe Acrobat)

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 30,000 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.

We invite applications from all interested parties.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.

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