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Junior Engineer Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

Senior Project Engineer

Nashville, TN · On-site

$120 - $190/hr

May mentor, train and review work of junior engineer staff and provide constructive feedback. As a member of the team, you will contribute to the successful project delivery for a diverse range of ...

Substation Physical Engineer

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$87K - $111K/yr

The ideal candidate will also oversee multiple projects at once and may oversee other junior engineers and designers. * Utilize AutoCAD to create assigned deliverables * Meet customer's schedule and ...

Senior Electrical Engineer

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$92K - $120K/yr

This role handles complex diagnostic challenges, supports system-level evaluations, mentors junior engineers, and represents AMS in customerfacing technical engagements. Senior engineers at AMS play ...

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How much do junior engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior engineer in Tennessee is $65,166.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,000.00 and $72,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a junior engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Junior Engineer, you need a solid grasp of engineering principles, relevant technical coursework or a degree, and foundational problem-solving abilities. Familiarity with industry-standard software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or MATLAB, and sometimes entry-level certifications, is typically required. Strong communication, teamwork, and eagerness to learn help junior engineers collaborate effectively and adapt to new challenges. These skills and qualities are crucial for contributing to team projects, learning quickly on the job, and developing into a successful engineer.

What is a junior engineer?

A junior engineer is an entry-level engineering professional who reports to and learns from a senior engineer. You can find junior engineering jobs in every subset of the engineering field: industrial engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, materials engineering, and computer engineering. As a junior engineer, your job duties include testing project components, identifying problems and discovering solutions, working on ongoing projects based on specifications or drawings, and collaborating with teams of other engineers.

What are some common challenges faced by junior engineers when starting in a new team, and how can they overcome them?

Junior Engineers often encounter challenges such as adjusting to unfamiliar engineering tools, understanding existing codebases, and communicating effectively with senior team members. To overcome these, it's helpful to actively seek feedback, ask clarifying questions, and participate in code reviews or team meetings. Building relationships with mentors and collaborating closely with peers can accelerate learning and make the transition smoother. Over time, consistent effort and openness to learning help Junior Engineers become valuable contributors to their teams.
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Infographic showing various Junior Engineer job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 89% In-person, 9% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,166 per year, or $31.3 per hour.

Senior Project Engineer

HNTB Corporation

Nashville, TN • On-site

$120 - $190/hr

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Job description

What We're Looking ForAt HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.This opportunity entails working with the Program Operations & Administration Deputy Director to oversee team members responsible for the production and modification of design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans and specifications for assigned projects. Applies understanding of engineering techniques, procedures and design criteria for complex and cross-discipline projects. Leverages technical knowledge and experience to address design related issues or concerns, working closely with program management through creative problem solving and by completing tasks to meet the project schedule. May mentor, train and review work of junior engineer staff and provide constructive feedback. As a member of the team, you will contribute to the successful project delivery for a diverse range of projects for HNTB’s clients.What You'll Do:Uses senior-level technical expertise to consider broad range of engineering solutions.Responsible for the discipline-specific planning, work distribution, and leadership and adherence to the schedule, and budget on complex or unusual engineering projects.Assists in marketing responsibilities, including proposal generation.Develops scope of work and level of effort and manages adherence to scope and budget on complex or unusual engineering projects within discipline.Oversees completeness and accuracy of project team’s work within the technical discipline.Provides technical guidance and mentoring to team members to achieve overall project objectives on complex or unusual engineering projects.Coordinates technical aspects of the project with client counterpart and teaming partners at staff level for work within the discipline on complex or unusual engineering projects.Leads discipline delivery on larger, multi-disciplinary projects. Works closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.Assists with coordination and planning of schedules, hours, and distribution of work for other disciplines on multi-discipline projects on complex or unusual engineering projectsPerforms other duties as assigned.What You'll Need:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 8 years of relevant experience, orMaster’s degree in Engineering and 7 years of relevant experience, orPhD in Engineering and 6 years of relevant experienceWhat You'll Bring:Shows excellent technical knowledge and quality work in multiple discipline projects.Prioritizes tasks and displays accountability to the project team to deliver projects that are of high quality, on-time, and within budget and scope.Demonstrates vision beyond the task at hand and anticipates risks and effects of their actions.Understands and supports the objectives that are responsible for successful project delivery, recognizing how multiple disciplines influence project developmentApplies an accrued knowledge base to innovate project efficiencies.Uses refined technical skills to identify problems, develop appropriate solutions, and make good decisions, knowing what tools to use for effective solutions and optimal outcomes on projects.What We Prefer:Professional Engineer (PE)Additional InformationClick here for benefits information: HNTB Total RewardsClick here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/VeteranVisa sponsorship is available for this position.#CB #ProgramManagement #TransportationPlanning.Locations:Nashville, TN (City Center)....................NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

Industry

Construction

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Kansas City, MO, US

Year founded

1914