Senior Level Civil Engineering Specialist Jobs
Senior level civil engineering specialist jobs put experienced engineers in charge of technical direction, project outcomes, and the teams that deliver complex infrastructure from concept to completion. Most openings are 15% remote or hybrid, concentrated across Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like BKF Engineers, Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, and WSP 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
- WSP4
- KPFF Consulting Engineers3
- Westwood Professional Services3
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- Consulting & Professional Services50
- Construction & Real Estate2
- Healthcare & Medical Services2
- Education1
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Senior Level Civil Engineering Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level civil engineering specialist job?
Employers at this level want candidates who have owned projects end to end, not just contributed to them. Demonstrate your ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and make technical decisions under pressure. A strong portfolio of delivered infrastructure projects, professional licensure such as a PE, and experience mentoring junior engineers will set you apart from candidates with similar years in the field.
Which companies hire senior level civil engineering specialists?
Companies hiring senior level civil engineering specialists right now include BKF Engineers, Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, and WSP, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level typically comes from large engineering consultancies, public infrastructure agencies, and construction firms managing capital programs that require deep technical oversight.
Are there remote senior level civil engineering specialist jobs?
Yes, though remote availability varies by role type and project phase. About 15% of senior level civil engineering specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote positions more common in design, analysis, and program management roles than in field-intensive or construction-oversight positions.
What makes a civil engineering specialist role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by ownership and scope. You are expected to lead projects or programs independently, make binding technical decisions, coordinate across disciplines, and mentor mid-level and junior engineers. The work shifts from executing tasks assigned by others to setting the technical approach, managing stakeholder expectations, and being accountable for project quality and delivery.
Which industries hire the most senior level civil engineering specialists?
Senior level civil engineering specialist 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 hiring at this level because they manage large-scale, long-duration infrastructure programs that require experienced engineers who can own technical outcomes from planning through construction closeout.