Civil Engineer - Land Development

Kimley-Horn; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Time Off

Financial Wellness

Professional Development

Family-Friendly Benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Civil Engineer in Nashville, Tennessee, with over 4 years of experience to join their Land Development team. The role involves performing engineering and project management tasks for various residential and commercial projects. Candidates should have a Professional Engineering license or the ability to obtain one within 12 months. The company offers a robust benefits package including health coverage, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant engineering design experience.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) License or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Experience with site civil design and permitting.

Responsibilities

• Perform site development engineering and project management tasks.
• Assist in monitoring project progress, budgets, and schedules.
• Collaborate with industry professionals and contractors.

Skills

Engineering design experience

Professional Engineering License

Site civil design

Task management

Client coordination

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Hydrology modeling software

Storm drainage programs

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Nashville, Tennessee office is seeking a Civil Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join their Land Development team.

Responsibilities

• Perform site development engineering and project management tasks for residential and commercial projects.
• Projects include a variety of land development site designs.
• Conduct research, coordination, project management, staff management, cost estimating, permitting for land disturbance, and preparation of bid packages as well as technical specifications.
• Assist in monitoring project progress, budgets, and schedules.
• Work with a team of engineers and designers on a variety of projects.
• Develop internal and external professional relationships.
• Collaborate with industry professionals, jurisdictions, and contractors.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant engineering design experience.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) License or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Experience with site civil design, permitting, and software applications: hydrology modeling, storm drainage programs, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D.
• Experience with task management, concept design, and project management tasks.
• Familiar with coordinating with clients, attending client meetings, and overseeing quality standards.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Ability to build plan sets and other construction documents.
• Design experience that includes utilities, site layout, drainage, due diligence, and permitting.
• This is not a remote position.

Benefits

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family‑Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

Legal Notice

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Kimley-Horn in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1‑B or any other work visa petitions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities