Engineering- Professional Engineer

City of Lebanon; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14 paid holidays

18 PTO days (increases after 1st year)

Health, dental, vision insurance

Generous pension/401k retirement package

Job summary

The City of Lebanon is seeking a Civil Engineer to assist the Engineering Services Director with various civil engineering projects. In this role, you will review and approve site plans, provide technical advice, and ensure compliance with city regulations.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering and possess a PE license from Tennessee. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must have four years of responsible experience in civil engineering.
• Professional engineers (PE) license from Tennessee is required.
• Valid Tennessee Driver's license and clear driving record is required.

Responsibilities

• Review site plans and construction drawings for compliance.
• Provide technical engineering advice to city departments.
• Prepare reports and specifications for construction projects.

Skills

Ability to read engineering reports

Knowledge of civil engineering

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Proficient with AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Professional engineers (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

Micro station

Job description

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 6:00 AM | Expires Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 5:59 AM

City of Lebanon Engineering, 200 N Castle Heights Ave, Lebanon, Tennessee, United States of America

General Definition of Work

Assists the Engineering Services Director or other engineers as assigned with the civil and environmental engineering activities for the City of Lebanon by helping with review and approval of plans and designs for proposed development projects such as roads, subdivisions, site plans, airports, recreation, bridges, drainage systems, stormwater, traffic, etc. This is a professional position requiring an individual who can exercise independent judgment and who possesses the educational and relevant experience as it relates to civil engineering principles.

Essential Duties, and Responsibilities

• Reviews and approves site plans, construction drawings, and specifications developed by engineers and architects for private developments for compliance with city standards.
• Signs plat certificates related to roads within the City of Lebanon.
• Serves as a civil engineering consultant to the City of Lebanon Planning Commission.
• Works with developers, consultants, and contractors to ensure compliance with all local and/or state regulations.
• Reviews and recommends updates to technical specifications and typical standards for all current regulations as related to roads, drainage, stormwater, etc.
• Analyzes reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests, and aerial photographs on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design project.
• Prepares or directs preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, and designs for projects under the supervision of the Engineering Services Director.
• Provides technical engineering advice to various city departments.
• Confers with the general public concerning engineering complaints and problems as related to roadways, drainage, stormwater, traffic, etc.
• Prepares plans, contracts, and/or specifications for various city projects under the supervision of the Engineering Services Director.
• Calculates cost and determines feasibility of project based on analysis of collected data.
• Monitors construction, inspection, and records maintenance as necessary.
• Applies engineering knowledge and computer technology engineering standards in review and/or design of roadway, drainage, traffic plans, etc.
• Prepares work orders when engineering knowledge is required under the supervision of the Engineering Services Director.
• Prepares documents for advertisement, awarding of contracts and supervision of construction of various projects under the supervision of the Engineering Services Director.
• Coordinates with other local and state agencies.
• Assists public, contractors, developers, and engineers in search of general information.
• Inspects construction site to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction and safety standards as directed.
• Directs construction and maintenance activities at project site.
• Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Other duties as required.
• Under the direction of the Engineering Services Director, takes the lead as assigned on various civil and environmental engineering activities for the City of Lebanon including plans and designs for civil engineering projects such as roads, airports, drainage, recreation, bridges, drainage systems, stormwater, traffic, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common engineering reports and documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to write reports and specifications for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or City Council members.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Knowledge of general civil and municipal engineering.
• Knowledge of related computer hardware and software (micro station, Intergraph, AutoCAD, etc.).
• Knowledge of work orders when engineering knowledge is required.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the public and other employees.
• Ability to deal with the public with tact and diplomacy.
• Knowledge of public works design, construction and maintenance methods, materials and equipment.
• Knowledge of modern developments, current literature, and sources of information regarding civil engineering and municipal public works.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulatory codes related to the development and construction of public improvement projects.
• Ability to plan, schedule and supervise complex civil engineering programs.
• Ability to supervise, coordinate, delegate and negotiate.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex and sensitive problems.
• Must have the ability to read and understand construction drawings and topographical maps and identify geotechnical features.
• Must have legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be able to comprehend both oral and written instructions and to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
• Must have the ability to report to work on time and perform duties of the job for a complete workday and perform work beyond normal hours, at night or weekends.
• Must have the ability to concentrate and accomplish tasks to meet deadlines despite interruptions.
• Must be able to perform a variety of tasks simultaneously or in rapid succession.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.

Examples of Other Worked Performed

• Assists other departments as directed under the supervision of the Engineering Services Director.
• Attends Board of Zoning Appeals, City Council, and Airport Commission meetings as directed under the supervision of the Engineering Services Director.

Supervisory Responsibilities

May supervise 1 to 2 employees as directed by Engineering Services Director. Responsibilities include training, planning, assigning, directing work, appraising performance, disciplining, addressing complaints and resolving problems, and carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the City’s policies and applicable laws.

Experience

Four (4) years of responsible experience in general civil and/or municipal engineering related to site and/or subdivision development.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related engineering field from an accredited four-year college or university is required.

Required License

Professional engineers (PE) license from the State of Tennessee is required.

Driver’s License

Valid Tennessee Driver's License and clear driving record is required.

Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Reasonable Accommodations

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Surveyors should like detail work and be able to perform duties while paying attention to close details. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The employee must be able to operate a motor vehicle.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The job requires frequent walking over rough terrain, bending, and stooping. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

It shall be the responsibility of the City of Lebanon Engineering Director Public Services Commissioner to assess the type(s) of reasonable accommodations which may be necessary to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of this role and to provide such necessary reasonable accommodations to a qualified individual with a disability, provided that nothing herein shall be construed to require the provision of reasonable accommodations if doing so will impose an undue hardship on the employing agency or a direct threat to the safety of himself/herself or others.

Additional Information

Employment is probationary for first six months of employment with the City.

The City of Lebanon provides its full-time employees with an excellent benefits package! Full Time City Employees receive 14 paid holidays and 18 PTO days the first year (23 PTO days after the first year and this increases every 5 years after) and health, dental, vision, life and disability PLUS a generous pension/401k hybrid retirement package through Tennessee Consolidated Retirement Systems (TCRS).