Are you a passionate structural engineer looking to make an impact in the field of civil infrastructure? Our Bellevue Design Center is looking for a Senior Structural Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team that specializes in innovative engineering solutions for inland navigation structures, waterfront facilities, dams, hydropower projects, bridges, flood risk reduction, and fish passage structures. This role offers the chance to work alongside industry leaders and local experts, tackling projects that shape the future of critical infrastructure. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to grow your technical design expertise and project management skills while working on complex and rewarding projects.

Current and upcoming projects include:

New Lock Final Design: Tetra Tech is designing a new 1200' navigation lock to be part of the U.S. Inland Waterway Navigation System. Work will include designing lock walls, guide walls and hydraulic gates. At a second new 1200' lock project, Tetra Tech is developing design criteria, developing construction methodologies, and designing upstream and downstream guide walls.

Dam and Reservoir Design: Tetra Tech is currently performing the 30% design for a new reservoir and four new dams in Colorado. The structural design will include preliminary design for two concrete dams, spillways, stilling basins, outlet works, and inlet works.

Spillway Design: Our team is designing a new dam spillway capable of passing both floods while accommodating downstream fish passage.

As a Senior Structural Engineer at Tetra Tech, your primary focus will be to:

• Design and analyze civil works structures such as navigation locks, floodwalls, dam components, bridges, and pump stations, ensuring compliance with project-specific and code requirements.
• Utilize advanced tools, including finite element and seismic analysis, to deliver high quality structural solutions.
• Oversee the development of calculations, specifications, and design plans while performing quality control checks to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Mentor and guide junior staff, fostering their professional growth and supporting their technical expertise.
• Lead complex assignments that require innovative problem solving and the application of advanced engineering techniques.
• Respond to shop drawings, RFIs, and other construction phase inquiries to maintain alignment between design and execution.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, clients, and other project stakeholders to present design solutions, review progress, and deliver exceptional results.
• Assist in project planning, cost estimating, and proposal development, contributing to business growth and project success.

To be a successful Senior Structural Engineer in this role, you'll need to have:

• A bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering (a master's degree is preferred).
• 10+ years of relevant structural engineering experience, including leadership in complex projects.
• PE certification (SE licensure is preferred.)
• Expertise in structural design methods, codes, and standards, with a focus on concrete and steel design.
• Proficiency in industry standard tools such as SAP2000, SAFE, LPILE, GROUP, and 3D FEA software like ANSYS.
• Strong familiarity with BIM/CAD platforms, including AutoCAD and Revit.
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to produce clear and concise reports and presentations.
• A proactive and adaptable approach to both independent and team-based work environments, both in-person and virtual.

If you're interested in this opportunity but are unsure if you have all these qualifications, we encourage you to apply anyway.

What you can expect from Tetra Tech:

• The opportunity to think and act both globally and locally. You will be part of a highly collaborative and entrepreneurial-minded team that's backed by the resources of a large, international company. You will also have the opportunity to think outside the box to develop innovative solutions to client problems and the support to implement your ideas.
• A fair and equitable compensation package, which includes flexible health benefits, 401(k) match, and paid time off options.
• A working environment that enables collaboration and excellence with opportunities for mentoring and growth.
• A highly collaborative team working flexibly in the office and from home.
• Free parking and easy freeway access.

We offer a competitive salary for this position, with a range of $125,000-$180,000, determined based on your education, qualifications, and professional experience.

What else should you know?

If your experience aligns with this role, one of our recruiters will reach out to schedule a phone screen. During this conversation, the recruiter will provide more details about this opportunity and answer any questions you may have.

Tetra Tech is committed to providing all employees with a safe, inclusive work environment. Through our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility (DEIA) Program, we guide all levels of employees in all our business areas to treat each other with dignity and respect. We recognize that women, Black and Indigenous people, people of color, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ people are often underrepresented in civil engineering and similar industries. We strongly encourage all interested individuals to apply.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 470 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees-22,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

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

Twitter: @TetraTechJobs

Facebook: @TetraTechCareers

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech's core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

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

• Organization: 100 DIV