Civil Project Engineer: Lead Site Design & Permitting

Thomas & Hutton; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + performance bonus

Health, dental, vision, and Rx

401(k) and PTO/holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Thomas & Hutton is seeking an experienced civil engineer to lead land development and infrastructure projects in the Southeast. You will work directly with clients and multidisciplinary teams, applying your technical expertise to complex site design challenges.

You will manage permitting, prepare grading plans and drainage reports, and develop bid documents while ensuring scope, schedule, and quality goals are met. Strong communication and project leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 5+ years of experience in civil engineering design.
• Strong experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D software applications.
• Progressive experience in planning, design, and permitting of civil site development and drainage improvement projects.
• Strong understanding of stormwater hydraulics and hydrology.
• Experience preparing grading plans, drainage reports, and construction documents.
• Ability to write technical specifications and bid documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to interact with clients.

Responsibilities

• Perform civil site design for land development projects including water, sewer, and storm drainage infrastructure.
• Prepare engineering calculations, grading plans, drainage reports, and construction documents.
• Lead permitting efforts and coordinate with local and state regulatory agencies.
• Develop technical specifications and bid documents for construction projects.
• Manage and execute project tasks to meet scope, schedule, and quality goals.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and internal multidisciplinary teams throughout project delivery.
• Perform construction administration activities including site visits and coordination with contractors.
• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to model and refine designs.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Client interaction

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Thomas & Hutton is seeking an experienced civil engineer to lead land development and infrastructure projects in the Southeast. You will work directly with clients and multidisciplinary teams, applying your technical expertise to complex site design challenges.

You will manage permitting, prepare grading plans and drainage reports, and develop bid documents while ensuring scope, schedule, and quality goals are met. Strong communication and project leadership are essential.