Senior Level Civil Engineering Manager Jobs
Senior level civil engineering manager jobs place experienced engineers in charge of project delivery, team direction, and technical outcomes across complex infrastructure and development programs. Most openings are 15% remote or hybrid, concentrated in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like BKF Engineers, Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, and Magrym Consulting hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Barge Design Solutions, Inc. is seeking a driven Civil Engineering Team Lead to join our team in Knoxville, TN. In this role, you will support engineering projects, document development and design, and perform other related tasks. You will work on multiple projects with complex features as a technical lead or portions of larger conventional projects and supervise a small team of Engineering Associates and recent Professional Engineers.
Responsibilities
- Assists in project scope and budget development, as well as assisting in project design.
- Supports PM providing technical leadership on conventional projects.
- Designs experiments, interprets, and develops conclusions on complex data.
- Writes and reviews engineer specifications, documents, drawings, etc. to produce various deliverables.
- Designs a component, or process on complex projects or designs a complete project, systems, or components on conventional projects.
- Responsible for completing a subset of project documents.
- Participates in client meetings, as appropriate.
- Conducts on-site visits to monitor progress of project.
- Supervises one or more staff.
- Performs other duties as requested.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from accredited program.
- Minimum of 6 or more years of engineering experience.
- Registered TN PE.
SKILLS
- Applies practical knowledge acquired through progressive experience to resolve issues.
- Strong working knowledge of Auto Cad, and other essential equipment for field and office work.
- Proficient in stormwater management design, utility design, grading, and erosion and sediment control design.
- Strong communication skills and ability to prepare technical reports for submission to agencies.
- Keeps informed of new methods and developments affecting the organization.
- Ability to effectively manage and motivate employees.
PEOPLE SKILLS
- Manages a smaller group of employees.
- This role will have talent management responsibilities for a group of individuals including, but not limited to selection, development, and coaching for improvement.
- May recommend separations.
- This role mentors other professionals.
SUPERVISION
- Directs Engineering Associates and Designers in preparation of project plans.
- Technical lead on conventional projects.
EXPECTATIONS
- Timeliness & quality of technical team's work on projects and budget adherence.
- Utilization rates align with goal.
- Embrace our Purpose, Vision, and Values.
WHY JOIN US?
Barge Design Solutions, Inc., is an engineering and architecture firm with diverse in-house multidisciplinary practice areas. The employee-owned company is more than 650+ people strong and serves clients nationwide from multiple U.S. locations. Barge is ranked on Engineering News-Record (ENR)’s Top 500 Design Firms and Architectural Record’s Top 300 Architecture Firms and is a certified Great Place To Work®.
Our primary purpose for being in business is ultimately to create a better life by unleashing the potential of our people, clients and communities. This purpose is supported by our company’s core values because at the end of the day, Barge CARES:
- Collaborate – Help and expect help. Teamwork is essential in what we do.
- Authentic – Honesty, integrity and trust are at the heart of everything we do. We are who we say we are.
- Responsible – We are accountable for our work, our attitude, and our actions. We make Barge better.
- Excellence – We go all in and expect more of ourselves than others expect of us.
- Service – We are humble. We use our gifts in service of others.
We believe that if we are living out our purpose for being in business and integrating our values into everything we do, we will ultimately achieve our vision to be the firm best known for being selected when it matters most.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Agency Submissions
No unsolicited agency submissions. Barge Design Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or staffing agencies. Any unsolicited resume becomes the property of Barge Design Solutions, and no fee will be paid for resulting hires. Only agencies with a signed agreement are authorized to submit candidates.
INTRODUCTION
Barge Design Solutions, Inc. is seeking a driven Civil Engineering Team Lead to join our team in Knoxville, TN. In this role, you will support engineering projects, document development and design, and perform other related tasks. You will work on multiple projects with complex features as a technical lead or portions of larger conventional projects and supervise a small team of Engineering Associates and recent Professional Engineers.
Responsibilities
- Assists in project scope and budget development, as well as assisting in project design.
- Supports PM providing technical leadership on conventional projects.
- Designs experiments, interprets, and develops conclusions on complex data.
- Writes and reviews engineer specifications, documents, drawings, etc. to produce various deliverables.
- Designs a component, or process on complex projects or designs a complete project, systems, or components on conventional projects.
- Responsible for completing a subset of project documents.
- Participates in client meetings, as appropriate.
- Conducts on-site visits to monitor progress of project.
- Supervises one or more staff.
- Performs other duties as requested.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from accredited program.
- Minimum of 6 or more years of engineering experience.
- Registered TN PE.
SKILLS
- Applies practical knowledge acquired through progressive experience to resolve issues.
- Strong working knowledge of Auto Cad, and other essential equipment for field and office work.
- Proficient in stormwater management design, utility design, grading, and erosion and sediment control design.
- Strong communication skills and ability to prepare technical reports for submission to agencies.
- Keeps informed of new methods and developments affecting the organization.
- Ability to effectively manage and motivate employees.
PEOPLE SKILLS
- Manages a smaller group of employees.
- This role will have talent management responsibilities for a group of individuals including, but not limited to selection, development, and coaching for improvement.
- May recommend separations.
- This role mentors other professionals.
SUPERVISION
- Directs Engineering Associates and Designers in preparation of project plans.
- Technical lead on conventional projects.
EXPECTATIONS
- Timeliness & quality of technical team's work on projects and budget adherence.
- Utilization rates align with goal.
- Embrace our Purpose, Vision, and Values.
WHY JOIN US?
Barge Design Solutions, Inc., is an engineering and architecture firm with diverse in-house multidisciplinary practice areas. The employee-owned company is more than 650+ people strong and serves clients nationwide from multiple U.S. locations. Barge is ranked on Engineering News-Record (ENR)’s Top 500 Design Firms and Architectural Record’s Top 300 Architecture Firms and is a certified Great Place To Work®.
Our primary purpose for being in business is ultimately to create a better life by unleashing the potential of our people, clients and communities. This purpose is supported by our company’s core values because at the end of the day, Barge CARES:
- Collaborate – Help and expect help. Teamwork is essential in what we do.
- Authentic – Honesty, integrity and trust are at the heart of everything we do. We are who we say we are.
- Responsible – We are accountable for our work, our attitude, and our actions. We make Barge better.
- Excellence – We go all in and expect more of ourselves than others expect of us.
- Service – We are humble. We use our gifts in service of others.
We believe that if we are living out our purpose for being in business and integrating our values into everything we do, we will ultimately achieve our vision to be the firm best known for being selected when it matters most.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Agency Submissions
No unsolicited agency submissions. Barge Design Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or staffing agencies. Any unsolicited resume becomes the property of Barge Design Solutions, and no fee will be paid for resulting hires. Only agencies with a signed agreement are authorized to submit candidates.
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- BKF Engineers17
- Langan Engineering and Environmental Services9
- Magrym Consulting6
- WSP4
- KPFF Consulting Engineers3
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- Consulting & Professional Services57
- Construction & Real Estate2
- Healthcare & Medical Services2
- Energy1
- Education1
Senior Level Civil Engineering Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level civil engineering manager job?
Employers at this level look for demonstrated ownership of large-scale projects, a history of leading multi-disciplinary teams, and the technical credibility to set engineering standards. Candidates who can show they have driven projects from planning through closeout, resolved complex site or design challenges, and developed junior staff stand out. A PE license is expected by most hiring managers at this stage.
Which companies hire senior level civil engineering managers?
Companies hiring senior level civil engineering managers right now include BKF Engineers, Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, and Magrym Consulting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from large engineering and construction firms, public infrastructure agencies, and major developers with ongoing capital programs.
Are there remote senior level civil engineering manager jobs?
Yes, though most roles require at least some site presence given the fieldwork and stakeholder coordination involved. About 15% of senior level civil engineering manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common for roles focused on program oversight, design review, or client management rather than direct construction supervision.
What makes a civil engineering manager role senior level?
Senior level roles carry accountability for entire programs or project portfolios, not just individual tasks. Candidates are expected to set technical direction, make final engineering decisions, manage budgets and schedules independently, and mentor less experienced engineers. The scope extends beyond execution into strategy, client relationships, and department or practice leadership.
Which industries hire the most senior level civil engineering managers?
Senior Level civil engineering manager roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because they sustain large capital investment in transportation, utilities, land development, and public infrastructure where experienced engineering leadership is critical to project delivery.