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Conveyance Engineer - Project Manager (Finance)



The Opportunity:

Join Tetra Tech's Water Team in Irvine to shape, modernize, and safeguard municipal and regional water infrastructure across Orange County and beyond. As a Conveyance Engineer - Project Manager, you'll lead a team that specializes in the engineering of public water systems to upgrade aging infrastructure, provide sustainable solutions, and offer innovative approaches to help preserve safe and reliable water delivery for California.

Why Tetra Tech:

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.

Your Impact:

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.

Your Role:

  • Lead major water and wastewater conveyance projects and programs from planning through construction.
  • Work closely with external clients and stakeholders, support decision-making, and provide oversight of program schedules and budgets.
  • Manage large inter-discipline teams of internal staff and subconsultant resources to deliver high-quality, innovative solutions.
  • Lead a team that provides technical solutions focused on water distribution and transmission mains , pump stations, large-diameter pipelines, tunnels, wells, storage tanks, wastewater lift stations, trunk and force mains, and collection systems.
  • Deliver comprehensive contract documentation for construction that achieves the client's goals and maximizes benefits to municipalities and utilities.
  • Provide technical expertise leadership to develop relationships with clients and decision makers and to support marketing and business development, including pursuits, proposals, and project interview activities.
  • Mentor professionals and grow the team by identifying, recruiting, and developing high-quality talent.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering;
  • Registration as a Professional Civil or Mechanical Engineer required (California PE preferred, or ability to obtain within 6 months).
  • 10+ years of experience with water/wastewater conveyance systems, including demonstrated success in leading large, complex projects and multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Strong business development skills and proficiency in project management tools including Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, and Bluebeam.
  • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel (~10%)

CA Salary: $126,000-$180,000 dependent on experience

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:

LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers

X (Twitter): @TetraTechJobs

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