Building Engineer Jobs in Tennessee
Building Engineer jobs in Tennessee are open across Memphis, Nashville, and Franklin and other Tennessee metros, with employers like BlueScope Buildings North America, ECS Limited, and HDR hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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KY/TN Building Engineering Service Business Group Manager
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At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.
HDR is seeking a strong Area Business Group Manager to lead and grow our newly formed Building Engineering Services Business Group for our Kentucky/Tennessee area.
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Primary Responsibilities
- The Building Engineering Services Area Business Group Manager will be providing broad engineering, consulting, planning and program management services to a strong client base in the Kentucky/Tennessee area.
- This position is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to grow a new business group for the area and create a Building Engineering Services (BES) project delivery team. In addition, since the Building Engineering Services Business Group is new to this area, the chosen candidate will work closely with other areas in the Region to utilize staff from those locations while the team is built in this area.
- The role will be to build and develop a team that provides mechanical, electrical, plumbing, lighting, site civil, structural and specialty design services for a wide variety of buildings that include public, municipal, private, and Federal project types across the region and globally.
- In addition to managing the building engineering project delivery team, this position is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to grow the business and to develop the client base.
- The chosen candidate will be responsible for implementation of a business plan that is focused on responsible and smart growth opportunities in the identified market sectors.
- Responsibilities also include participating in strategic client and project pursuits, potentially managing projects, providing technical services, staff administration, marketing, overseeing quality of deliverables, and supervising and mentoring staff.
- The business group manager, in partnership with the Area Manager, prepares annual revenue forecasts and budgets, monitors performance of the business group. The business group manager also will help sell and win projects that match the expertise and developmental goals of the staff.
- This position works closely and collaboratively with all of HDR’s current Business Groups and National Directors and coordinates project delivery services with business lines in the company that require building engineering design.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
- A minimum of 10 years experience
- Demonstrated experience with leading diverse teams
- Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
- Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand
- Ability to work cooperatively with regional and local office managers, other area business group directors, technical directors and marketing managers
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
Primary Location:
United States-Kentucky-Lexington
Other Locations:
United States-Tennessee-Brentwood, United States-Kentucky-Louisville, United States-Tennessee-Nashville
Industry:
Building Engineering
Schedule:
Full-time
Employee Status:
Regular
Business Class:
Building Site Civil
Job Posting:
May 18, 2026
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Building Engineer Job Market in Tennessee
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Who's Hiring
- BlueScope Buildings North America5

- ECS Limited1

- HDR1

- Jc Residential And Light Commercial1

- Oracle1

Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate5
- Manufacturing5
- Consulting & Professional Services2
- Consumer Goods2
- Technology & Software2
What Tennessee Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in building engineer jobs across Tennessee.
- EPA 608 Universal certification for refrigerant handling required
- Hands-on experience with HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems
- Proficiency with a computerized maintenance management system
- Working knowledge of building automation and energy management systems
- High school diploma or GED with relevant vocational or technical training
- Ability to respond to after-hours emergencies and rotating on-call shifts
Building Engineer Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How many building engineer jobs are there in Tennessee?
There are 10+ building engineer openings in Tennessee on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Memphis, Nashville, and Franklin. New positions post regularly as employers across Tennessee hire.
Which Tennessee cities have the most building engineer jobs?
Memphis, Nashville, and Franklin have the most building engineer openings in Tennessee right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire building engineers in Tennessee?
Employers hiring building engineers in Tennessee include BlueScope Buildings North America, ECS Limited, and HDR, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote building engineer jobs in Tennessee?
Yes. About 0% of building engineer openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Tennessee metros.
How do I apply for building engineer jobs in Tennessee?
You can apply to building engineer jobs in Tennessee directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Tennessee location, then apply to each one that fits.
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