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The Entry-Level Water Resources Engineer or Scientist position at Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Nashville, TN office. This position offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in both field and office settings. You will work on projects that address water quality, stormwater management, environmental compliance, and infrastructure monitoring, building a strong foundation for your career in environmental and water resources engineering.

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.

• Conduct erosion prevention and sediment control (EPSC) inspections
• Perform transportation construction inspections
• Collect and analyze stormwater samples
• Conduct environmental compliance inspections
• Monitor streams and assess waterway conditions
• Map stormwater infrastructure
• Prepare Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs)
• Develop water quality permit applications
• Write technical reports and supporting documentation
• Assist with municipal stormwater compliance documentation
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on project planning and execution

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.

• B.S. in Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline
• Interest or experience in stormwater inspections, construction inspections, water quality permitting, stormwater management, or permit compliance
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Comfortable with outdoor work, including walking on uneven or slick terrain and working in inclement weather

• Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Level 1 Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Experience with ArcGIS for mapping and spatial analysis
• OSHA 10Hour training or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Leadership experience on small projects or field teams
• Exposure to environmental compliance or permitting processes beyond stormwater

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. CEC does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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