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Tetra Tech hires Development Engineers across environmental, infrastructure, and water resource projects, and has a consistent track record of supporting international candidates through the visa process. If you're on OPT, TN, or pursuing H-1B sponsorship, Tetra Tech is an employer worth targeting in this sector.
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Cosentini Associates, a Tetra Tech company, is adding a Data Center Senior Engineer to our team based in New York City, Boston, or Chicago. As part of Tetra Tech’s High Performance Buildings Group, Cosentini Associates brings together the expertise of talented engineers and architects from around the world. We offer high-end, sustainable building consulting and MEP engineering services for blue-chip clients across every building sector. Our services include MEP design, Net Zero Energy, lighting design, commissioning, vertical transportation, low voltage, information technologies, security, audiovisual, code consulting/fire engineering, sustainability consulting, and acoustics. We are Better Together Powered by Innovation.
Why Tetra Tech:
Cosentini Associates is a long-established building systems consulting engineering firm. In 1999 we joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organization.
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:
We are seeking a qualified candidate who will provide exceptional design and project management services while maintaining strong client relationships. You will play a vital role in business development, proposal management, contract negotiations, and financial oversight to drive the success of mission-critical facilities worldwide. Additionally, you will serve as the principal-in-charge for multiple projects from concept to completion while mentoring and developing staff.
- Manage proposals, RFP/RFQ responses, and contract negotiations for mission-critical facilities.
- Identify design issues and submit RFIs or recommendations to resolve them.
- Prepare technical letters and memos addressing design challenges or code interpretations.
- Oversee project execution, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery while maintaining quality standards.
- Serve as the principal-in-charge for multiple large-scale mission-critical projects.
- Lead conceptual design and guide teams through construction documentation and project completion.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
- Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
- Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
- Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
- Additional duties as required.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (mechanical, electrical or related).
- 15+ years of experience.
- Holds a professional certification (e.g., PE, LEED, CCP, CEM).
- Experience in design, construction, and commissioning of data center HVAC, standby generation and associated fuel oil systems.
- Experience with Chiller, Cooling Towers, AHU, Heat Pumps and Generator designs.
- Experience with energy modeling.
- Experience process water flushing and treatment.
- Experience with Building Controls Systems.
- Proficient in MEP design tools, field software and project financial tools.
- Willingness and ability to travel as needed.
- Proven ability to motivate teams and foster strong working relationships internally and externally.
- Strong leadership experience in client relationship management and business development.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical and business concepts effectively.
- Demonstrated expertise in project and people management, financial performance, and strategic decision-making.
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.
Compensation:
Pay commensurate with experience and physical work location.
Pay Range: $150,000-$220,000/yr
At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, international authorities, and clients.
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.
The Opportunity:
Cosentini Associates, a Tetra Tech company, is adding a Data Center Senior Engineer to our team based in New York City, Boston, or Chicago. As part of Tetra Tech’s High Performance Buildings Group, Cosentini Associates brings together the expertise of talented engineers and architects from around the world. We offer high-end, sustainable building consulting and MEP engineering services for blue-chip clients across every building sector. Our services include MEP design, Net Zero Energy, lighting design, commissioning, vertical transportation, low voltage, information technologies, security, audiovisual, code consulting/fire engineering, sustainability consulting, and acoustics. We are Better Together Powered by Innovation.
Why Tetra Tech:
Cosentini Associates is a long-established building systems consulting engineering firm. In 1999 we joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organization.
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:
We are seeking a qualified candidate who will provide exceptional design and project management services while maintaining strong client relationships. You will play a vital role in business development, proposal management, contract negotiations, and financial oversight to drive the success of mission-critical facilities worldwide. Additionally, you will serve as the principal-in-charge for multiple projects from concept to completion while mentoring and developing staff.
- Manage proposals, RFP/RFQ responses, and contract negotiations for mission-critical facilities.
- Identify design issues and submit RFIs or recommendations to resolve them.
- Prepare technical letters and memos addressing design challenges or code interpretations.
- Oversee project execution, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery while maintaining quality standards.
- Serve as the principal-in-charge for multiple large-scale mission-critical projects.
- Lead conceptual design and guide teams through construction documentation and project completion.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
- Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
- Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
- Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
- Additional duties as required.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (mechanical, electrical or related).
- 15+ years of experience.
- Holds a professional certification (e.g., PE, LEED, CCP, CEM).
- Experience in design, construction, and commissioning of data center HVAC, standby generation and associated fuel oil systems.
- Experience with Chiller, Cooling Towers, AHU, Heat Pumps and Generator designs.
- Experience with energy modeling.
- Experience process water flushing and treatment.
- Experience with Building Controls Systems.
- Proficient in MEP design tools, field software and project financial tools.
- Willingness and ability to travel as needed.
- Proven ability to motivate teams and foster strong working relationships internally and externally.
- Strong leadership experience in client relationship management and business development.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical and business concepts effectively.
- Demonstrated expertise in project and people management, financial performance, and strategic decision-making.
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.
Compensation:
Pay commensurate with experience and physical work location.
Pay Range: $150,000-$220,000/yr
At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, international authorities, and clients.
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.
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Align your degree to project-specific disciplines
Tetra Tech's Development Engineer roles span civil, environmental, and water systems work. Make sure your resume explicitly maps your degree field to the project type you're applying for, since specialty occupation eligibility depends on that direct alignment.
Target offices with active infrastructure portfolios
Tetra Tech operates across dozens of regional offices. Offices tied to federal contracts or municipal infrastructure programs tend to post Development Engineer roles more consistently, so filter your search by the regions with the heaviest project activity.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship timing during offer negotiations
Consulting firms that sponsor H-1B visas typically initiate the LCA filing with the DOL several weeks before the USCIS petition window opens. Ask HR directly where you'd fall in that cycle so you know whether premium processing is a realistic option for your start date.
Build a document package before applications go out
Credential evaluations take two to four weeks from NACES-approved services. For a Development Engineer role at a firm like Tetra Tech, have your transcripts evaluated before you reach the offer stage so nothing delays the I-129 preparation.
Use Migrate Mate to find open roles efficiently
Development Engineer openings at consulting firms can be scattered across job boards with inconsistent visa information. Use Migrate Mate to filter Tetra Tech's current postings by sponsorship type so you're only pursuing roles where your visa status is a confirmed fit.
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Find Development Engineer at Tetra Tech JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Tetra Tech sponsor H-1B visas for Development Engineers?
Yes, Tetra Tech sponsors H-1B visas for Development Engineers. As an engineering and consulting firm that regularly hires international talent, Tetra Tech is familiar with the H-1B process, including the DOL Labor Condition Application and USCIS petition filing. If you're currently on OPT or another status, confirm the sponsorship timeline with HR during the offer stage to avoid gaps in work authorization.
How do I apply for Development Engineer jobs at Tetra Tech?
Applications go through Tetra Tech's careers portal, where you can filter by role and location. You can also find Development Engineer openings filtered by visa sponsorship type on Migrate Mate, which helps you confirm upfront whether a specific posting supports your visa status. Tailor your application materials to the technical discipline of the role, whether that's water systems, environmental remediation, or infrastructure development.
Which visa types does Tetra Tech commonly use for Development Engineer roles?
Tetra Tech has a history of supporting H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, TN, and J-1 visa holders for engineering roles. Development Engineers coming through university recruiting often start on CPT or OPT, with H-1B sponsorship following once the employment relationship is established. Canadian and Mexican engineers may also qualify for TN status given the engineering occupations listed under the USMCA.
What qualifications does Tetra Tech expect for Development Engineer positions?
Most Development Engineer roles at Tetra Tech require a bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant engineering discipline such as civil, environmental, chemical, or mechanical engineering. Project-specific experience in areas like water treatment, stormwater management, or infrastructure design strengthens your application significantly. For H-1B purposes, the degree must align directly with the role's duties to satisfy USCIS specialty occupation requirements.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for a Development Engineer offer at Tetra Tech?
If you're transitioning from OPT to H-1B, the timeline is tied to USCIS's cap-subject filing window, which opens each April 1 for an October 1 start date. The DOL LCA certification alone can take seven to ten business days. If you're already in H-1B status and changing employers, Tetra Tech can file a transfer petition allowing you to start work as soon as USCIS receives it, without waiting for approval.
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