Civil Engineer – Infrastructure Design & Permitting

EnSafe Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-Owned ESOP

Career development

Employee wellness initiatives

Safety culture

Freedom & ownership culture

Challenging, creative work

Job summary

EnSafe Inc. in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Civil Engineer to join our team and support projects from planning through permitting and implementation.

You’ll work with cross-disciplinary teams and clients to deliver compliant solutions across infrastructure, water, and site development initiatives. The role emphasizes growth, mentorship, and creative problem solving in a fast-paced consulting environment, with opportunities to work on transportation, utilities, and site development projects

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Project management

Multitasking

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Bentley OpenRoads

Microsoft Office

Job description

EnSafe Inc. in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Civil Engineer to join our team and support projects from planning through permitting and implementation.

You’ll work with cross-disciplinary teams and clients to deliver compliant solutions across infrastructure, water, and site development initiatives. The role emphasizes growth, mentorship, and creative problem solving in a fast-paced consulting environment, with opportunities to work on transportation, utilities, and site development projects