Civil Engineer

EnSafe • Knoxville, TN

12d • Onsite

About The Position

EnSafe is seeking a full-time Civil Engineer for its Knoxville, Tennessee office. The role supports projects from planning and design through permitting and implementation for a diverse range of clients. The engineer works in a collaborative consulting environment alongside multidisciplinary project teams, with opportunities for professional growth and creative problem-solving. EnSafe describes its culture as employee-owned, flexible, entrepreneurial, and focused on impactful environmental, health, and safety consulting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
• At least 4 years of professional civil engineering experience.
• Experience preparing engineering plans, specifications, technical reports, and design calculations.
• Working knowledge of stormwater management, drainage design, grading, utility design, and site development principles.
• Familiarity with applicable engineering standards, regulations, and permitting requirements.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bentley OpenRoads, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work effectively in a collaborative consulting environment.

Nice To Haves

• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license, with the ability to obtain licensure in the near term.
• Experience in civil engineering consulting or related professional services.
• Familiarity with municipal, industrial, transportation, or private development infrastructure projects.
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software.
• Project management experience, including client interaction and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare transportation and civil engineering designs, plans, specifications, calculations, and technical reports for infrastructure projects.
• Support roadway design, horizontal and vertical alignments, intersection improvements, hydrologic and hydraulic calculations, erosion control, traffic control, and cross-section modeling.
• Support site development, grading, drainage, stormwater management, erosion control, and utility projects.
• Assist with local, state, and federal project permitting and regulatory compliance activities.
• Conduct engineering analyses and evaluations to support project planning and design decisions.
• Coordinate with environmental scientists, geologists, planners, surveyors, and other engineering professionals.
• Review project drawings, technical documents, and contractor submittals for quality and compliance.
• Participate in field investigations, site assessments, data collection, and construction observations as needed.
• Support project managers with scope development, scheduling, budgeting, and client communications.
• Prepare technical memoranda, reports, permit applications, and engineering documentation.
• Collaborate with clients and regulatory agencies to advance project objectives and maintain compliance.
• Ensure work products meet company quality standards and applicable engineering regulations.

Benefits

• Employee ownership through an ESOP, with shared rewards tied to company growth.
• Personalized career development and mentorship.
• Employee wellness initiatives, including health tracking tools.
• Flexible, entrepreneurial environment that encourages initiative and career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level