Senior Civil Engineer

Thompson & Litton Inc • Johnson City, TN

6d • $106,000 - $122,500

About The Position

Thompson & Litton (T&L), a multidisciplinary firm serving public- and private-sector clients, is hiring a Senior Civil Engineer specializing in water and wastewater utility systems. The position offers a path toward a Lead Civil Engineer role, with responsibility for regional utility initiatives, project strategy, and mentoring engineers across Tennessee.

The Senior Civil Engineer directs projects from concept through construction, leading technical design, quality and regulatory compliance, project delivery, permitting, construction administration, field coordination, and public-sector client relationships. The role is intended for an experienced technical professional who can grow into broader group leadership.

Requirements

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license, with the ability to obtain licensure in Tennessee by reciprocity within six months of hire.
• 6–10 years of progressive civil engineering experience, with a strong focus on water and wastewater utility systems.
• Hands-on experience with hydraulic modeling software, specifically WaterCAD and SewerCAD.
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
• Demonstrated experience with several of the following: water distribution and sanitary sewer collection systems; force mains and pump stations; utility relocation and rehabilitation projects; water and wastewater treatment-related improvements; and public-sector utility client coordination.
• Desire to grow into a group-lead role.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design for water and wastewater utility projects, including linear utility improvements, pump stations, force mains, and treatment-related infrastructure.
• Review engineering plans and calculations for quality, technical accuracy, constructability, and compliance with applicable local, state, and federal standards and regulations.
• Direct project schedules, budgets, and technical design staff to support successful, on-time project execution.
• Oversee preparation and submission of permit packages to local, state, and federal agencies.
• Manage construction administration and field coordination.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for public-sector utility clients.
• As the role develops toward leadership, take on client relationships, business development initiatives, and team operations.
• Mentor junior engineers and help shape team culture.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), providing an ownership stake in the firm's growth.
• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive health coverage.
• Generous time off.
• Strong retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

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