Home Based 3D Visualization Jobs in Oak Ridge, TN

Overview
As a Stream Design Engineer in our Ecological Practice for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in the Knoxville, TN office, you'll support the planning and design of stream and wetland restoration projects using natural stream design principles and techniques. You'll prepare construction drawings and specifications, coordinate Section 404/401 permitting, and support projects through design and construction, including field data collection and construction oversight to ensure compliance with design, regulatory, and project criteria.
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:

• Design stream and wetland restoration projects using natural channel design principles and techniques.
• Prepare stream and wetland construction drawings and specifications using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Coordinate and support Section 404/401 regulatory permitting efforts.
• Perform field data collection to support design parameters and regulatory requirements.
• Provide construction oversight to ensure projects are implemented in accordance with approved designs and criteria.
• Collaborate with project teams and interact with clients, supporting technical coordination, field work, and technical documentation.

Our Knoxville office, located in the heart of East Tennessee, is home to a dynamic and collaborative team of professionals. Nestled near the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Knoxville offers a unique blend of natural beauty, vibrant culture, and a strong sense of community. The city boasts excellent schools and a thriving downtown with restaurants, entertainment, and outdoor spaces. Whether you're exploring the nearby national park, enjoying a University of Tennessee game, or connecting with a supportive professional network, Knoxville is a great place to live, work, and grow.
Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field
• Experience in natural channel design and wetland restoration design
• Knowledge of Section 401 and 404 Clean Water Act regulations and permitting from state and federal regulatory agencies
• Experience in stream and wetland mitigation projects
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and ArcGIS preferred
• Familiarity with Rosgen Levels 1-4 methodology preferred
• Experience using TN Stream Quantification Tool (SQT) assessments preferred
• Experience in construction oversight or third-party construction inspection

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.
THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS
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