The Opportunity

Tetra Tech is seeking Civil Engineering Interns and Early Career Engineers interested in beginning their careers across a variety of infrastructure, environmental, and engineering disciplines.

This opportunity is designed for University of Kentucky Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering students, upcoming graduates, and recent graduates who are ready to take what they have learned in the classroom and apply it to meaningful, real-world projects.

Depending on your technical interests, coursework, and career goals, opportunities may be available within Water Resources Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Transportation Engineering.

You will work alongside experienced engineers, designers, scientists, construction professionals, and project managers while gaining exposure to projects that directly impact the communities where we live and work.

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 Functions

Depending on your discipline and project assignments, you may:

• Assist with the planning, analysis, and design of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Support water resources and stormwater projects, including drainage, hydrology, hydraulics, flood management, and watershed-related work.
• Assist with structural engineering projects, including calculations, analysis, design documentation, and structural systems.
• Support transportation projects, including roadway, highway, drainage, traffic, and multimodal infrastructure.
• Assist with construction engineering activities, including field observations, documentation, quantity tracking, cost estimating, scheduling, RFIs, submittals, and construction coordination.
• Support environmental engineering projects involving water quality, environmental compliance, remediation, permitting, sustainability, and infrastructure.
• Perform engineering calculations and technical analyses under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Assist with the preparation of engineering drawings, plans, specifications, reports, calculations, and technical documentation.
• Use engineering and design software to support project calculations, modeling, drawings, and deliverables.
• Participate in field investigations, site visits, inspections, and data collection.
• Evaluate existing infrastructure and site conditions.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, scientists, construction professionals, and project managers across multiple disciplines.
• Learn and apply applicable engineering standards, codes, regulations, and industry practices.
• Participate in technical training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Interest in one or more of the following areas:
  • Water Resources Engineering
  • Structural Engineering
  • Construction Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Transportation Engineering
• Relevant coursework, academic projects, research, internships, co-ops, or student organization experience is a plus.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles, calculations, technical analysis, and problem-solving.
• Exposure to engineering software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, MicroStation, GIS, HEC-RAS, hydraulic modeling software, structural analysis programs, or similar tools is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize assignments, manage priorities, and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary project team.
• Interest in continued professional development and, where applicable, pursuing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, and future Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as needed for certain positions.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform office-based work involving extended periods of sitting and computer use.
• Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, stoop, or navigate active project and construction sites.
• Ability to safely access project sites that may include uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, or active construction areas.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry equipment, plans, or materials typically weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to travel locally to client, project, and field locations as required.

Work Environment / Environmental Factors

• This position will primarily work in a professional office environment with regular use of computers and standard office equipment.

• Periodic fieldwork and site visits may be required. Field assignments may involve exposure to outdoor weather conditions, uneven terrain, construction activities, operating water or wastewater facilities, noise, dust, odors, and other conditions typical of infrastructure and construction environments.

• Appropriate personal protective equipment will be provided and required when working in designated field or construction environments.

• The position may require occasional local travel to project sites, client facilities, or other Tetra Tech locations.

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.