Stream Design Lead

Civil and Environmental Consultants; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Profit sharing

Performance bonus

Company stock

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short and long-term disability

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Civil and Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) seeks a Stream Design Lead for our Nashville, TN office. You will lead restoration projects from planning through construction oversight, using natural channel design principles and technical drawings in AutoCAD Civil 3D.

You will mentor staff in fluvial geomorphology, hydrology, hydraulics, and regulatory requirements while collaborating with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure design success and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of civil/environmental engineering experience
• Bachelor or Master of Science in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer licensure in Tennessee or ability to obtain
• Design natural channels and wetlands restoration projects
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Lead design teams to produce final engineering designs and permit applications
• Review drawings and provide technical feedback
• Conduct stream and wetland construction inspections and on-site oversight

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of stream and wetland restoration projects using natural channel design principles
• Prepare construction drawings and specifications using AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Mentor junior staff on fluvial geomorphology, hydrology, hydraulics, and regulatory standards
• Conduct and oversee field work to support design and ensure construction compliance
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and internal project teams to deliver projects
• Support business development to grow the stream and wetland restoration practice

Skills

Project leadership

Mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Fluvial geomorphology

Hydrology & hydraulics

Field oversight

Client collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Master of Science in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineering Licensure in Tennessee

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

ArcGIS

HEC-RAS/HEC-HMS

Job description

Stream Design Lead

Job Locations

US-TN-Franklin

Overview

As a Stream Design Lead for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Nashville, TN office, you'll lead the planning, design, and construction oversight of stream and wetland restoration projects using natural channel design principles. You'll prepare construction drawings and specifications, mentor junior staff on design parameters, fluvial geomorphology, and regulatory standards, and collaborate with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams to ensure projects meet design and regulatory criteria. You'll also support business development efforts to expand the stream and wetland restoration practice.

At CEC, every team member is personally invested in serving our clients with integrity, delivering results that matter, and growing meaningful careers. As employee-owners, we're accountable not just for our work, but for creating an environment that supports and challenges one another. Our people are our priority - and that's what drives us to dig deeper, collaborate smarter, and build lasting relationships inside and outside of our company.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design of stream and wetland restoration projects using natural channel design principles
• Prepare construction drawings and technical specifications using AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior staff on fluvial geomorphology, hydrology, hydraulics, sediment transport, regulatory standards, and project management
• Conduct and oversee field work to support design and ensure construction compliance with design criteria
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and internal project teams to ensure successful project delivery
• Support business development and pursue client relationships to grow the stream and wetland restoration practice

Our Nashville office, located in Franklin, TN, is home to a passionate and growing team of professionals. Just minutes from downtown Nashville, Franklin offers small-town charm with easy access to all that Nashville has to offer. Known for top-rated schools and welcoming neighborhoods, the area is a great place to grow both personally and professionally. From outdoor adventures and live music to professional sports and world-class dining, Middle Tennessee offers something for everyone.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant civil or environmental engineering experience
• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field
• Professional Engineering Licensure in Tennessee or ability to obtain a Tennessee license
• Design natural channels and wetlands, including restoration projects
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Lead design teams to produce final engineering designs and specifications, author design reports, and prepare permit applications
• Review engineering drawings and provide detailed technical feedback
• Conduct stream and wetland construction inspections and provide on-site oversight

Preferred Capabilities

• Rosgen Level 1-4 certification
• Proficiency with MicroStation and ArcGIS for mapping and design support
• Experience with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, or similar hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software
• Knowledge of Sections 401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act and permitting experience with State and Federal regulatory agencies
• Experience performing Tennessee Stream Quantification Tool (SQT) assessments

About Us

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community - focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite - focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA - focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women - focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you - that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.