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Job Title: Civil Engineer (PE) – Site Development

Job Description

This role is ideal for a seasoned Civil Engineer with more than 10 years of land development and site design experience who wants to lead complex projects from concept through construction. You will oversee the planning, design, and delivery of commercial, industrial, mixed-use, residential, and municipal land development projects while serving as a trusted technical expert and project manager. In this position, you will build and maintain strong client relationships, guide multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior engineers and design staff, contributing directly to the growth and success of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple site development projects simultaneously from initial concept through construction completion.
• Lead the preparation of detailed site layout plans that optimize land use and meet client and regulatory requirements.
• Develop grading and drainage plans that ensure proper site functionality and compliance with applicable standards.
• Prepare stormwater management reports and associated documentation to support permitting and design approvals.
• Design and coordinate utility systems, including layout and connections, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Create erosion prevention and sediment control plans that align with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Produce comprehensive construction documents and technical specifications to guide contractors and field operations.
• Coordinate closely with clients, municipalities, regulatory agencies, and multidisciplinary project teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Review engineering calculations, plans, and technical reports for accuracy, completeness, and quality assurance.
• Attend client meetings, development review meetings, and public hearings as needed to represent projects and address stakeholder questions.
• Support business development efforts by preparing proposals, maintaining and strengthening client relationships, and participating in networking activities.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, engineers-in-training (EITs), and design staff by providing technical guidance and feedback.
• Ensure that all designs and deliverables comply with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as municipal standards and permitting requirements.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• At least 10 years of civil engineering experience focused on land development and site design.
• Proficiency with Civil 3D for civil site design and modeling.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for drafting and plan production.
• Experience using hydrology and hydraulic modeling software for stormwater and drainage analysis.
• Strong capability in stormwater management design, including preparation of supporting reports and calculations.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects, including scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables.
• Proven experience managing and maintaining client relationships in a consulting or project-based environment.
• Strong knowledge of local development regulations, permitting processes, and municipal standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interaction with clients, agencies, and internal teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities concurrently in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Engineer in Training (EIT) experience mentoring EITs and junior staff.
• Hands-on experience with civil site design projects across commercial, industrial, mixed-use, residential, and municipal sectors.
• Experience preparing and presenting materials for public hearings, development review meetings, and client presentations.
• Ability to build long-term client relationships through responsive communication and high-quality project delivery.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on team development, knowledge sharing, and collaborative problem-solving.

Work Environment

The role is based in a professional consulting environment that focuses on civil site and land development projects across a variety of sectors, including commercial, industrial, mixed-use, residential, and municipal work. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams using tools such as Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and hydrology and hydraulic modeling software to deliver high-quality designs and documentation. The work involves a combination of office-based design and coordination activities, along with periodic attendance at client meetings, development review sessions, and public hearings. The organization has a long-established history in civil engineering and land development, offering a stable, team-oriented setting where mentorship, professional growth, and client service are central to the culture.

This is a Permanent position based out of MURFREESBORO, TN.

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Competitive compensation packageAnnual bonus opportunitiesComprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage401(k) with company match

This is a fully onsite position in MURFREESBORO,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.

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