Civil Engineer

About the role

Do you like working with different project teams in a fast-paced environment? Are you interested in joining an organization focused on making a positive impact? If so, we'd like to talk with you about growing with us.

We are currently seeking a full-time Civil Engineer for our Knoxville, TN office. This is an excellent opportunity to join and grow EnSafe, getting involved in a variety of projects for a diverse range of clients across the globe.

As a Civil Engineer, you will support a variety of projects from planning and design through permitting and implementation, in an environment that fosters creativity, collaboration at all levels, a culture of support, and professional growth. EnSafe emphasizes empowering staff to practice our profession passionately and without limitations.

In this role, you will

• Prepare transportation and civil engineering designs, plans, specifications, calculations, and technical reports for infrastructure projects.
• Support transportation roadway design, horizontal and vertical alignments, intersection improvements, hydrologic and hydraulic calculations, erosion control, traffic control and cross section modeling.
• Support site development, grading, drainage, stormwater management, erosion control, and utility projects.
• Assist with project permitting and regulatory compliance activities at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Conduct engineering analyses and evaluations to support project planning and design decisions.
• Coordinate with environmental scientists, geologists, planners, surveyors, and other engineering professionals.
• Review project drawings, technical documents, and contractor submittals for quality and compliance.
• Participate in field investigations, site assessments, data collection, and construction observations as needed.
• Support project managers with scope development, scheduling, budgeting, and client communications.
• Prepare technical memoranda, reports, permit applications, and engineering documentation.
• Collaborate directly with clients and regulatory agencies to advance project objectives and maintain compliance.
• Ensure work products meet company quality standards and applicable engineering regulations.

Minimum Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 4+ years of professional civil engineering experience.
• Experience preparing engineering plans, specifications, technical reports, and design calculations.
• Working knowledge of stormwater management, drainage design, grading, utility design, and site development principles.
• Familiarity with applicable engineering standards, regulations, and permitting requirements.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bentley OpenRoads, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work effectively in a collaborative consulting environment.

Preferred Skills

• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license with ability to obtain licensure in the near term.
• Experience in civil engineering consulting, or related professional services.
• Familiarity with municipal, industrial, transportation, or private development infrastructure projects.
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software.
• Project management experience, including client interaction and budget management.