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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