Description
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech invites you to consider a rewarding opportunity within our Colorado Springs or Lakewood, Colorado offices as an Early Career Engineer with a background in Civil, Environmental, Geotechnical, or closely related engineering field.
In this role the successful candidate will work primarily with our mine reclamation and environmental management team, supporting development of mine reclamation and closure plans, figure development, reclamation cost estimating, financial surety estimation, compliance reviews and permitting. An interest in working with active mining clients as they and update environmental management plans and mine closure plans for additional mining development is a must. Additional project work may also include supporting other active mine and abandoned mine site projects including environmental site monitoring, abandoned mine lands site evaluations, mine permitting and compliance, engineering design for mine site restoration, and geophysical and geotechnical investigations.
Any candidates interested in this opportunity should apply by the January 2, 2026 deadline.
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.
Essential Job Functions:
We are seeking an energetic individual interested in pursuing and supporting a variety of challenging projects. The successful candidate will work closely with Principal and Project Engineers, Scientists, and Project Managers on a variety of mining projects. Duties will include both office work and field work, including sample and data collection.
Office work is likely to include preparation of comprehensive inventories of mine site features, rapidly understanding, updating, and improving complex excel spreadsheets, preparing technical memoranda and reports, preparing basic CAD or GIS based figures, completing quality checks, summarizing environmental data for input into technical reports, and creating accurate data tables.
Field work is likely to include soil and groundwater monitoring, documenting conditions of completed surface water and other environmental management structures, work supporting remediation projects for mines and industry, and may include collaboration with geotechnical teams supporting drilling work.
The position may require some travel, typically related to construction oversight, environmental sampling, and site reconnaissance.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Graduate of a 4-year accredited university in civil, environmental, or geotechnical engineering.
0-4 years of relevant experience.
Education and career interests should be related to environmental aspects of the mining industry.
Must be computer literate and have knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
Strong problem solving, time management, and written and verbal communication skills are required, as well as the ability to learn and integrate new skills and software programs (including but not limited to Teams, Project, SRCE, RECLAIM, and various Australian based bond-cost estimating excel-based programs).
Ability to travel in-state and out-of-state and safely perform field work at remote sites required.
A Pre-employment drug screening in compliance with state regulations is required.
Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.
Preferred Qualifications:
EIT preferred.
Proficiency in ArcGIS or CAD is a plus.
MSHA and/or OSHA HAZWOPER certification preferred.
Spanish speaking is a plus.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to walk across variable terrain, including uneven ground, in all weather conditions (i.e. rain, snow, sun, cold weather <40 degrees and hot weather >95 degrees).
Ability to work at a high altitude and within proximity to various field environments that can contain insects, arachnids, reptiles, mammals, plants, etc.
Ability to travel and perform field work/oversight (approx. 25% - 50% of travel required).
Work Environment / Environmental Factors:
This position will require the candidate to work in the office regularly with our team for the first 6 months to receive one-on-one training from other staff, form relationships with fellow employees with a range of backgrounds, and more fully and quickly intergrade into our team. After the first 6 months, this position may allow a flexible hybrid work setting and schedule to be worked out with your supervisor. This arrangement is subject to review and may change at the company's discretion.
Field work will include work to be performed outside (full days), as a result may include occasional work in various environmental factors (weather, altitude, terrain, etc.). This can include remaining stationary for long periods of time, walking, lifting, bending, and sitting.
Office work will include prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk and using a computer.
Additional Information:
Full-time, Monday through Friday work schedule (40 hours). Occasionally extended hours may be required based on project and/or client needs.
Work will be performed in an office and field setting.
Target salary range: $60,000 to $70,000. Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including but not limited to: education, relevant and demonstrated work experience in the role, skills, geographic location, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies relevant to the needs of the business.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
- Tetra Tech offers the following optional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long & Short-Term Disability, Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending. Financial Benefits: Group Term Life, Optional Group Term Life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Health Savings Account, 401K, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Time Off with Pay, Employee Assistance Program, Adoption Assistance, Leaves of Absence.
- 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.
Additional Information
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