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Engineering Consultant Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

Manufacturing Engineering Consultant

Nashville, TN · On-site

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With domainexpertiseacross consulting andtechnologythey unlock new sources ofopexand capex ... Collaborateacross AccentureSupply Chain & Engineering team to deliver integrated,endtoendsolutions ...

Manufacturing Engineering Consultant

Morristown, TN · On-site

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With domainexpertiseacross consulting andtechnologythey unlock new sources ofopexand capex ... Collaborateacross AccentureSupply Chain & Engineering team to deliver integrated,endtoendsolutions ...

Power Systems Engineering Consultant 2

Chattanooga, TN · On-site

$142.71 - $215.44/hr

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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Electrical Analytical Engineering Consultant specializing in Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) analysis of power systems. The ideal candidate will have a ...

Principal Consultant, Engineering

Nashville, TN · On-site

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As a Principal Engineering Consultant at UDig, you operate at the apex of technical delivery. You define how complex engagements are structured, how AI-native engineering practices are implemented ...

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How much do engineering consultant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for engineering consultant in Tennessee is $44.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.83 and $49.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an engineering consultant?

Engineering consultants are professionals who provide expert advice and solutions to organizations on engineering projects and technical challenges. They work independently or as part of consulting firms, helping clients design, implement, and optimize systems, processes, or products. Their work often includes project management, feasibility studies, troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Engineering consultants typically have specialized knowledge in a particular engineering field, such as civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering. They play a key role in helping businesses improve efficiency, safety, and innovation.

What does an engineering consultant do?

An engineering consultant provides businesses or government agencies with expert opinion, technical support, and solutions for engineering or science-related projects. The reasons for hiring a consulting engineer are varied, so it is common for engineering consultants to c from Fortune 500 companies to the FBI. Their duties and responsibilities may include overseeing the completion of a project, performing an audit of current systems or equipment, and suggesting improvements. Engineers are usually hired on a short-term basis and often travel to meet with different clients.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an engineering consultant, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Engineering Consultant, you need a strong background in engineering principles, analytical problem-solving skills, and typically a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering. Familiarity with industry-specific software such as AutoCAD, MATLAB, or project management tools, as well as relevant certifications like Professional Engineer (PE), is often required. Excellent communication, client management, and adaptability are crucial soft skills for building trust and delivering effective solutions. These competencies ensure consultants can provide expert advice, manage complex projects, and deliver results that meet client needs and industry standards.

How do engineering consultants typically balance multiple client projects and ensure timely delivery?

Engineering Consultants often manage several projects simultaneously, requiring strong organizational and time management skills. They use project management tools and regularly communicate with both their internal team and clients to set clear expectations, prioritize tasks, and address any challenges proactively. Regular status updates, clear documentation, and flexibility to adapt to changing project scopes are key strategies for delivering quality results on time. Collaboration with specialists from different disciplines is also common, making teamwork and communication essential in this role.

What is the difference between Engineering Consultant vs Mechanical Engineer?

AspectEngineering ConsultantMechanical Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in engineering, professional engineering license (optional)Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, PE license often preferred
Work EnvironmentProject-based, consulting firms, client sitesDesign offices, manufacturing plants, R&D labs
Employer & Industry UsageConsulting firms, engineering services, constructionManufacturing, automotive, aerospace, energy
Common Search & Comparison IntentYesYes

Engineering Consultants focus on providing expert advice, project management, and specialized engineering solutions across various industries. Mechanical Engineers design, analyze, and develop mechanical systems and products. While both roles require engineering degrees, Consultants often work across multiple projects and industries, whereas Mechanical Engineers typically focus on product design and development within specific sectors.

Do engineering consultants make a lot of money?

Engineering consultants typically earn competitive salaries that vary based on experience, specialization, and location. Senior consultants with specialized skills or certifications can earn higher incomes, and the role often involves project-based work with potential for bonuses or profit sharing.

What are the most commonly searched types of Engineering Consultant jobs in Tennessee?

The most popular types of Engineering Consultant jobs in Tennessee are:

What cities in Tennessee are hiring for Engineering Consultant jobs?

Cities in Tennessee with the most Engineering Consultant job openings:

Infographic showing various Engineering Consultant job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 3% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 85% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,351 per year, or $44.4 per hour.

Manufacturing Engineering Consultant

Accenture

Nashville, TN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago


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8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 20 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

47th of 492 rated business services


Job description

WHO WE ARE:

Accenture is a leading solutions and services company that helps the world's leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI to create value at speed across the enterprise, bringing together the talent of our approximately 786,000 people, our proprietary assets and platforms, and deep ecosystem relationships. Our strategy is to be the reinvention partner of choice for our clients and to be the most client-focused, AI-enabled, great place to work in the world. Through our Reinvention Services we bring together our capabilities across strategy, consulting, technology, operations, Song and Industry X with our deep industry expertise to create and deliver solutions and services for our clients. Our purpose is to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity, and we measure our success by the 360 value we create for all our stakeholders. Visit us at accenture.com.

THE PRACTICE:

This role will aligntoIndustry X's Manufacturing & Operationspractice.

Manufacturing & Operations professionals help our clients achieve their ambitions for digital transformation within their core manufacturing and operations throughout the full lifecycle of their assets. With domainexpertiseacross consulting andtechnologythey unlock new sources ofopexand capex efficiency and effectiveness.

ManufacturingConsultants defineand design the future state of Manufacturing companies (within the 4 walls optimization). This includes organizational, operational, and technical models to enable modernization of core operations across the breadth and depth of EHS, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Operational/ ManufacturingExcellence functions.

Professionals digitize plants,sitesandcentersby bringing cross-facility operations at scale. Our next generation production and manufacturing methodsleverageAI, IoT, automation, wearables, and predictive analytics to enable multi-site plant optimization; to increase production reliability, product quality, workersafetyand sustainable operations with a more productive digital workforce.

THE WORK:

  • Support delivery ofIndustrial and Automotivereinvention, with a focus onrealizing complex large scale manufacturing engineering initiatives.This includes transformation of large brownfieldplants, design of greenfieldplantsandpreparing fornew product launches.

  • Apply a strong understanding ofmanufacturing and supply chain value leversspecific to the industrial and automotive environments. This includesthe implementation of new digital,AIand physical automation technologies.

  • The automation and transformation of material flow inside industrial and automotive plantsis ofspecific importance for this role.

  • Manage projects orworkstreamsendtoend, including scope, planning, risks, dependencies, and delivery outcomes, while adapting to evolving client priorities.

  • Build and applyindustry, functional, and technical knowledgeto support client conversations, solution development, and delivery of innovativemanufacturingledways of working.

  • Lead and coordinatediverse, global Accenture teams, providingdaytodaydirection, coaching, and quality oversight, whileleveragingAI and digital tools to improve delivery effectiveness.

  • Establish andmaintainstrong client relationshipsat the manager, director, and senior director levels through clear communication, structured problem solving, and delivery credibility.

  • Collaborateacross AccentureSupply Chain & Engineering team to deliverintegrated,endtoendsolutionsspanning manufacturing operations, platforms, and supplychain.

  • Contribute tomanufacturingfocusedthought leadership, includingclientreadymaterials, points of view, and case examples related to manufacturing transformation, lifecycle integration, and product launch readiness.

  • Develop andmaintainawareness of theIndustrial and Automotiveecosystem, including key platforms, vendors, and emerging capabilities relevant to operations and execution.

  • Support the evolution of Accenture'sManufacturing reinventionofferings, with opportunities to grow into broader capability, account, or portfolio leadership roles over time.

  • The work could include any of the following processes:

  • Accenture's point of view amongst clients and other key stakeholders

  • Business process reengineering

  • Lean six sigma transformation

  • Manufacturing & Ops Excellence

  • Asset reliability & performance management

  • Process reliability

  • TPM & TQM

  • Production planning and scheduling

  • Quality management

  • Production operations

  • Inventory & Material handling

  • Workflow automation

  • Reporting & Dashboarding

  • Advance Automation

  • Process Design & Simulation

Travel may berequiredfor this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on businessneedand client requirements.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

  • Minimum of3years experienceas part of a team focused onmanufacturing engineeringandmaterial flowinautomotive and industrialmanufacturing

  • Demonstrated exposure to material flow and manufacturing engineering in automotive/industrial manufacturing plants. Experience with some of the workstreamsinvolvedfor example: designingmaterial deliveryroutes,performing2D/3Dsimulations, IT/OT integration considerations, PFEP, business case considerations when deploying automated mobile robots (AMRs).Understanding ofkeyvendors, risks,technologiesin this space is of critical importance.

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

  • Experience withshop floor change management, performance improvement, businesscaseand value management

  • Understanding of related ERP modules

  • Understanding ofPlant Control Systems (DCS, PLC, SCADA, HMI, etc.)

  • Experience withsimulation in factory environments

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum4years' work experience). Industrial or engineering degree is preferred


Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 09/27/2026.
Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:

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Role Location Annual Salary Range
California $70,350 to $205,800
Cleveland $59,100 to $164,600
Colorado $63,800 to $177,800
District of Columbia $68,000 to $189,300
Illinois $59,100 to $177,800
Maine $54,400 to $151,400
Maryland $63,800 to $177,800
Massachusetts $63,800 to $189,300
Minnesota $63,800 to $177,800
New York $66,300 to $205,800
New Jersey $68,000 to $205,800
Virginia $59,100 to $189,300
Washington $80,200 to $189,300

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services-creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world's leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360 value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360 value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.

Visit us atwww.accenture.com

What We Believe

We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.

Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.Read more here

Requesting An Accommodation

Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Accenture and have accommodation needs such as for a disability or religious observance, please call us toll free at 1 (877) 889-9009 or send us anemailor speak with your recruiter.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences.All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, military veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law.Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.

For details, view a copy of the Accenture Equal Opportunity Statement

Accenture is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Other Employment Statements

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. Further, at Accenture a criminal conviction history is not an absolute bar to employment.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

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