Civil Design Engineer

EnSafe; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-Owned ESOP

Career development

Wellness programs

Safety culture

Job summary

EnSafe is seeking a Civil Design Engineer to join our Nashville, Knoxville, TN, or Bowling Green, KY offices. You will design site civil, drainage, wastewater, and utility systems, lead project teams, and support permitting and bidding processes.

The role emphasizes collaborative problem-solving, client coordination, and opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates hold a PE and have 5+ years of civil design experience in municipal and industrial sectors, with Civil 3D/CAD

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with Civil 3D/CAD experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of civil design experience, preferably with an Engineering consulting firm.
• Current PE in the respective state.
• Experience with civil design for municipal and industrial clients.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a solid work ethic.
• Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience mentoring others and guiding project teams.
• Regional travel is required; national travel for client meetings is likely.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead engineering design efforts for site civil, stormwater drainage, industrial wastewater, and utility infrastructure projects.
• Contribute to civil site design, solid waste management and landfill design, and development of plans and profiles.
• Develop designs and deliverables to support permitting, site development, specs, and bid documents.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate challenges and devise practical solutions.
• Coordinate design and construction meetings with clients, contractors, and subcontractors, including pre-bid meetings.
• Plan, schedule, and execute detailed phases of engineering work to meet objectives and timelines.
• Support business development through proposals, marketing, project management, and client engagement.

Skills

Civil design

Civil 3D/CAD

Professional Engineer

Municipal & industrial

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Multi-project management

Mentoring

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Job description

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.
EnSafe is accepting applications for a Civil Design Engineer based out of our EnSafe Nashville, Knoxville, TN, or Bowling Green, KY offices
EnSafe is an employee-owned global environmental consulting and engineering firm. We strive to provide innovative, creative solutions for our clients. EnSafe specializes in custom solutions in Environmental Management and Planning, Civil Design Engineering, Environmental Restoration, Natural & Water Resources, Health & Safety, and Technology, with offices in the U.S.
As a Civil Design Engineer, you will work on various projects 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.

Duties/Responsibilities

In this position, you will:

• Support and lead engineering design efforts for site civil, stormwater drainage, industrial wastewater, and utility infrastructure projects.
• Contribute to a variety of projects, including civil site design, solid waste management and landfill design, impoundments, and the development of plans and profiles.
• Develop engineering designs and deliverables to support regulatory permitting, site development, technical specifications, and bid documents.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate challenges and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Participate in and coordinate design and construction meetings with clients, contractors, and subcontractors, including pre-bid meetings.
• Plan, schedule, and execute detailed phases of engineering and design work to meet project objectives and timelines.
• Support business development activities through proposal preparation, marketing initiatives, project management, and ongoing client engagement as appropriate.
  

Skills/Experience

Minimum Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with Civil 3D/CAD experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of civil design experience, preferably with an Engineering consulting firm.
• Current PE in the respective state.
• Previous experience with civil engineering design capabilities with both municipal and industrial clients.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong work ethic with attention to detail.
• Ability to work on multiple projects, across various services and in a fast-paced environment.
• Group management and mentoring.
• Regional travel is required; national travel for client meetings is likely.
  

Why Join EnSafe?

• Employee-Owned Advantage EnSafe is 100% employee-owned, with an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) since 1997. That means when EnSafe succeeds, you succeed too, turning company growth directly into shared rewards.
• Commitment to Growth and Wellness The company supports personalized career development, mentorship, and employee wellness initiatives such as health tracking tools.
• Purpose‑Driven Work EnSafe’s mission focuses on impactful environmental, health, and safety consulting—making a real difference in communities and is backed by its long-standing technical credibility.
• Safety as a Value, Not Just a Service Safety is deeply embedded in our culture, prioritizing employee well-being in addition to helping clients maintain compliance. We stress that "safety is part of everything we do."
• A Culture of Freedom & Ownership At EnSafe, our career philosophy is built on freedom. The freedom to take initiative, achieve your goals, and shape your own career path Employees are encouraged to pursue growth in a flexible, entrepreneurial environment.
• Challenging, Creative Work Workdays at EnSafe are anything but ordinary, fast-paced, dynamic, and filled with opportunities to tackle projects in environmental consulting, health & safety, engineering, and technology. Every day calls for creativity, innovation, and agile problem-solving.
  

About EnSafe

EnSafe began as a two‑person firm in 1980, navigating complex regulatory compliance issues on behalf of our clients. We nurture our people with growth and development opportunities. We build enduring, trustful relationships with each of our clients, with a focus on high ethical and safety standards. We build this reputation by attracting high‑quality people and retaining them for the long term.
At EnSafe, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at our company.
EnSafe is committed to being an EEO employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age (except for bona fide occupational qualifications), sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military or veteran status, any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, or association with a person on the basis on one or more of the foregoing.
Check us out on the web at www.ensafe.com
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