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Tetra Tech is adding a Civil Engineer to our team based in Marlborough, MA.
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.
Position Summary:
The Civil Engineer supports a variety of infrastructure projects for private clients and public agencies. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced engineers on engaging, high-impact projects while contributing to solutions that positively impact our communities. The ideal candidate is a motivated problem-solver who enjoys technical challenges, collaboration, and continued professional growth.
Essential Job Functions:
The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:
- Preparing design plans and supporting calculations.
- Conducting hydrologic and hydraulic analysis.
- Supporting design analysis through quantitative and qualitative evaluation.
- Performing engineering studies.
- Writing technical reports.
- Developing descriptive figures, charts, and tables.
- Preparing permit applications and support materials.
- Assist with project management activities.
- Execute work in accordance with internal quality procedures, applicable codes, legislation, and industry standards to ensure project compliance and technical excellence.
- Actively pursue continuous learning opportunities to maintain a high degree of technical knowledge and professional competency in structural engineering.
- Promote and maintain a culture of safety by working in a safe manner at all times and promptly reporting all health and safety incidents or concerns.
- Perform additional tasks as required to support project goals, team objectives, and company initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, or a related field.
- 4-8 years of site/civil, stormwater, or other relevant engineering experience.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license, or the ability to obtain within one year.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
- Desire to learn new design software programs.
- Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment and meet quality standards and deadlines.
- Active and clear driver’s license, including a successful clearance of a Motor Vehicle history check.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with ArcGIS, HydroCAD, and/or Storm and Sanitary Analysis.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for extended periods while performing computer-based tasks, attending meetings, or preparing design documentation.
- Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate computers, printers, and other office equipment.
- Visual acuity to review detailed drawings, specifications, and computer screens for extended periods.
- Ability to clearly communicate through speech, hearing, and written correspondence in person, virtually, and via telephone.
- Ability to travel to and from project sites, client meetings, and other offices as required.
- Physical capability to walk, stand, climb stairs or ladders, and navigate uneven terrain, active construction sites, and partially completed structures.
- Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials, drawings, or equipment weighing up to approximately 25 pounds.
- Capacity to use personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, vests, and steel-toed boots when required.
- Tolerance for varying environmental conditions, including exposure to weather, noise, and dust during site visits.
Work Environment / Environmental Factors:
- The majority of work is performed in a professional office setting with a collaborative, team-oriented atmosphere.
- Work involves extensive use of computers, digital communication tools, and design software in an open or hybrid office environment.
- This role requires frequent interaction with project teams, clients, consultants, and other stakeholders through in-person meetings, video conferences, and phone calls.
- Periodic travel to construction sites, client offices, and off-site meetings is required.
- Work at project sites may involve exposure to active construction environments, including noise, dust, varying temperatures, and weather conditions.
- The position requires adaptability to shifting project priorities, client expectations, and multidisciplinary coordination.
- Work may occasionally involve tight deadlines, multiple concurrent projects, and high attention to detail under time-sensitive conditions.
- Collaboration across multiple time zones or with remote team members may be necessary, depending on project scope and firm structure.
Additional Information:
- This is a full-time, regular position, with typically standard working hours between 8am – 5pm, Monday through Friday. However, this position may require occasional extended hours to meet project milestones, deadlines, or client needs.
- This position is considered hybrid, with an 80% office presence, 20% site visits and/or client meetings. This arrangement is subject to review and may change based on project need or at the company’s discretion.
Anticipated Hiring Range:
- $85,000 – 95,000. Please note that this range reflects the pay scale that Tetra Tech reasonably expects to pay for the role. The salary will also depend on various factors, such as job duties and requirements, and relevant experience and skills.
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, sex, marital or familial status, 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.
Please no phone calls or agencies.
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding a Civil Engineer to our team based in Marlborough, MA.
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.
Position Summary:
The Civil Engineer supports a variety of infrastructure projects for private clients and public agencies. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced engineers on engaging, high-impact projects while contributing to solutions that positively impact our communities. The ideal candidate is a motivated problem-solver who enjoys technical challenges, collaboration, and continued professional growth.
Essential Job Functions:
The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:
- Preparing design plans and supporting calculations.
- Conducting hydrologic and hydraulic analysis.
- Supporting design analysis through quantitative and qualitative evaluation.
- Performing engineering studies.
- Writing technical reports.
- Developing descriptive figures, charts, and tables.
- Preparing permit applications and support materials.
- Assist with project management activities.
- Execute work in accordance with internal quality procedures, applicable codes, legislation, and industry standards to ensure project compliance and technical excellence.
- Actively pursue continuous learning opportunities to maintain a high degree of technical knowledge and professional competency in structural engineering.
- Promote and maintain a culture of safety by working in a safe manner at all times and promptly reporting all health and safety incidents or concerns.
- Perform additional tasks as required to support project goals, team objectives, and company initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, or a related field.
- 4-8 years of site/civil, stormwater, or other relevant engineering experience.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license, or the ability to obtain within one year.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
- Desire to learn new design software programs.
- Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment and meet quality standards and deadlines.
- Active and clear driver’s license, including a successful clearance of a Motor Vehicle history check.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with ArcGIS, HydroCAD, and/or Storm and Sanitary Analysis.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for extended periods while performing computer-based tasks, attending meetings, or preparing design documentation.
- Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate computers, printers, and other office equipment.
- Visual acuity to review detailed drawings, specifications, and computer screens for extended periods.
- Ability to clearly communicate through speech, hearing, and written correspondence in person, virtually, and via telephone.
- Ability to travel to and from project sites, client meetings, and other offices as required.
- Physical capability to walk, stand, climb stairs or ladders, and navigate uneven terrain, active construction sites, and partially completed structures.
- Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials, drawings, or equipment weighing up to approximately 25 pounds.
- Capacity to use personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, vests, and steel-toed boots when required.
- Tolerance for varying environmental conditions, including exposure to weather, noise, and dust during site visits.
Work Environment / Environmental Factors:
- The majority of work is performed in a professional office setting with a collaborative, team-oriented atmosphere.
- Work involves extensive use of computers, digital communication tools, and design software in an open or hybrid office environment.
- This role requires frequent interaction with project teams, clients, consultants, and other stakeholders through in-person meetings, video conferences, and phone calls.
- Periodic travel to construction sites, client offices, and off-site meetings is required.
- Work at project sites may involve exposure to active construction environments, including noise, dust, varying temperatures, and weather conditions.
- The position requires adaptability to shifting project priorities, client expectations, and multidisciplinary coordination.
- Work may occasionally involve tight deadlines, multiple concurrent projects, and high attention to detail under time-sensitive conditions.
- Collaboration across multiple time zones or with remote team members may be necessary, depending on project scope and firm structure.
Additional Information:
- This is a full-time, regular position, with typically standard working hours between 8am – 5pm, Monday through Friday. However, this position may require occasional extended hours to meet project milestones, deadlines, or client needs.
- This position is considered hybrid, with an 80% office presence, 20% site visits and/or client meetings. This arrangement is subject to review and may change based on project need or at the company’s discretion.
Anticipated Hiring Range:
- $85,000 – 95,000. Please note that this range reflects the pay scale that Tetra Tech reasonably expects to pay for the role. The salary will also depend on various factors, such as job duties and requirements, and relevant experience and skills.
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, sex, marital or familial status, 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.
Please no phone calls or agencies.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Civil Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your civil, structural, or environmental engineering degree maps to an approved STEM CIP code on the official STEM Designated Degree Program List. A mismatch blocks your extension even if your role qualifies, so confirm with your DSO before you start applying.
Filter employers by E-Verify enrollment status
STEM OPT employers must be enrolled in E-Verify before you start work. Search the E-Verify employer search tool to confirm enrollment before accepting an offer. Many civil engineering firms, including municipal contractors and federal subcontractors, are already enrolled due to federal contracting requirements.
Use O*NET to anchor your training plan
Your I-983 training plan must tie your civil engineering tasks to specific learning objectives. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for Civil Engineers to identify technical competencies, then map your day-to-day project work directly to those outcomes so your DSO and employer can sign off without revisions.
Target firms with active H-1B filing history
Civil engineering firms that have previously sponsored H-1B visa petitions have already navigated the prevailing wage and specialty occupation requirements your future sponsorship will need. Use Migrate Mate to filter civil engineer roles by employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history.
Align your offer letter with DOL prevailing wage
Before signing, run your job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search to check the prevailing wage level. If your offered salary falls below the Level I or II wage for your county, your employer's future LCA filing will require a salary adjustment, which can stall H-1B sponsorship.
File your I-983 update within the required window
USCIS requires a revised I-983 within 10 days of any material change to your training plan, including a project reassignment, change in supervisor, or shift in core duties. Civil engineering roles often involve phase-based project work, so flag scope changes to your DSO proactively rather than after the fact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a civil engineering degree qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Civil engineering degrees typically qualify if the program's CIP code appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program List maintained by the Department of Homeland Security. Core civil engineering CIP codes, including those for structural, environmental, and transportation engineering, are covered. Interdisciplinary programs like construction management may or may not qualify depending on how your school classified the degree, so confirm the CIP code with your DSO before you rely on it.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my civil engineering employer?
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify before your STEM OPT extension start date. This is a federal requirement, not a company policy option. Many civil engineering firms already meet this threshold because federal contracting rules require E-Verify participation for government project work. You can confirm enrollment through the E-Verify employer search tool before accepting an offer, not after.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a civil engineering role?
Your I-983 must describe the specific technical and professional goals you'll pursue, the supervision structure, and how your daily work connects to your degree. For civil engineering roles, that typically means mapping tasks like site analysis, AutoCAD or Civil 3D modeling, load calculations, or permit coordination to named learning objectives. Generic job descriptions won't satisfy the requirement. The O*NET occupation profile for Civil Engineers is a practical starting point for drafting objective language your DSO can approve.
How does cap-gap protection work if my employer files an H-1B for me?
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before April 1 and USCIS selects it in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your OPT work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. Your EAD remains valid and you can keep working without a gap. If premium processing is used and the petition is approved before October 1, your H-1B status begins on October 1. Your DSO issues a cap-gap I-20 to document the extension.
How do I find civil engineering employers who are set up for STEM OPT?
Start with Migrate Mate, which filters civil engineer roles by employers with active E-Verify enrollment and prior DOL Labor Condition Application filing history. That filing history signals the employer has already handled the prevailing wage and specialty occupation documentation that STEM OPT and eventual H-1B sponsorship both require. Infrastructure, transportation, and environmental consulting firms are among the most active sponsors in this occupation.