Project Engineer, Civil Engineering - Land Development

Atwell, LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Tuition Assistance

Student Loan Repayment

Paid Licensing / Certification Fees

Wellness Reimbursement

Job summary

Atwell, LLC is seeking a Project Engineer in Civil Engineering – Land Development for our Nashville, TN area. You will support project managers by drafting, reviewing, and finalizing site plans and construction documents, while analyzing survey data and reviewing legal descriptions and ALTA surveys.

You’ll mentor junior staff, prepare hydrology/hydraulic studies and reports, and contribute to schedules and storm sewer analyses. Growth toward a Project Manager role is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering is required.
• EIT preferred; relevant experience welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Managers to draft and finalize site plans and construction documents.
• Analyze survey data and review ALTA surveys, easements, and condo docs.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure accurate task execution.
• Prepare reports, hydrology/hydraulic studies, schedules, and storm sewer documents.
• Provide construction support and assist with permits and quantity estimates.
• Develop project management skills with potential career growth toward PM role.

Skills

Project collaboration

Data analysis

Mentorship

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Engineering software

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

EIT preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Hydrology/ hydraulics software

Job description

Project Engineer, Civil Engineering - Land Development

Who We Are

Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing!

Atwell, LLCis a proud recipient of the following 2025awards:

• Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11)
• Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region
• Recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)
• Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the southeastern US

For Atwell's Civil Engineering group, you'll dive into diverse projects of varying sizes and complexities. This is your chance to shape your career in a dynamic, entrepreneurial work environment.

Responsibilities

• Project Collaboration: You'll collaborate closely with Project Managers, assisting them in drafting, reviewing, and finalizing preliminary and final site plans and construction documents.
• Data Maestro: Dive into project survey data to analyze existing site conditions, examining legal descriptions, ALTA surveys, easement documents, and condo documents. You'll be the go-to expert for all things data-related.
• Mentorship and Guidance: Take on a leadership role by guiding and assisting junior staff. Ensure that project-based tasks are executed accurately and efficiently, nurturing the next generation's talents.
• Technical Guru: Utilize your engineering prowess to prepare a wide range of reports, opinions, and recommendations. From hydrology/hydraulic studies to project schedules and storm sewer reports, your technical skills will shine.
• Construction Support: Provide essential construction-related services and direct junior team members. From permit applications to quantity estimates, you'll play a pivotal role in turning plans into reality.
• Engineering Software Whiz: You'll be a pro with AutoCAD Civil 3D and various engineering software packages. Your expertise will ensure that assignments are completed on time and within budget.
• Future-Ready: This role isn't just about today; it's about tomorrow. Develop your Project Manager skills through training and mentoring, with the potential to grow into a Project Manager role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• EIT preferred
• 4 plus years of related experience

Join us at Atwell, where your career's growth potential knows no bounds.

Disclaimer

While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you.

Atwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Atwell employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Atwell and approved by the Atwell Talent Acquisition Team.

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Pay Range

$1 - $1 USD

Atwell Benefits

To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.

Work/Life

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences

Compensation

• Competitive Compensation packages
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
• Employee Referrals
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
• Dependent Care Match
• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
• Family Planning & IVF Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
• Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
• Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
• Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services

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As set forth in Atwell, LLC’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

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