Civil Engineer Jobs in Nashville, TN

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Your Opportunity

The role of a mid-level engineer is to work on projects both small and large, and as a team member under the close guidance and supervision of a senior engineer. You will perform a variety of tasks related to civil engineering in support of dam, power, and infrastructure projects that may include calculations, field work, coordination of tasks and assignments, and client interaction. In general, a mid-level civil engineer will assist more senior engineers by leading and/or performing aspects of civil engineering assignments.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Conducts analyses and calculations and performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned and under the direction of a Project Technical Lead or Senior Engineer.
• May perform field work related to geotechnical explorations and/or construction related activities.
• Assists Project Technical Leads and Project Managers in preparing designs, drawings, specifications, presentations and reports.
• Manage and lead other team members while working on projects, complete tasks and delegate specific project tasks to other team members as appropriate.
• Assists in providing support services during construction that can include submittal reviews, responses to requests for information and contract document clarifications.
• Assist in the development of new standards and specifications for the discipline.
• Prepare portions of engineering project proposals, change orders, client contact and communication pertaining to specific projects.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• An understanding of geotechnical civil engineering concepts and analysis methods.
• Ability to participate, collaborate in a project team setting, and engage in creative and critical thought.
• Ability to interpret sketches, engineering drawings, and other similar material.
• Basic experience in Microsoft Office, and familiarity with AutoCAD Civil3D, Geostudio, and gINT, PCSWMM or other H&H modeling software.
• Excellent time management skills, budgeting, and efficient use of resources.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
• Willing to travel as needed in support of geotechnical investigations, construction, and inspections.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering.
• Engineer-in-Training or Licensed Professional Engineer in at least one jurisdiction with the ability to obtain reciprocity in others, as needed
• Minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Travel/ field work 25-50% of the time typical office environment working with computers and working at a desk for long periods.
• Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

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Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location: United States | TN | Nashville

Other Locations: United States | TN | Knoxville

Organization: BC-1755 Water-US South

Employee Status: Regular

Management Level: Individual contributor

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: No

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 30/10/2026 02:10:31

Req ID: 1008631

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