Stream Design Engineer (Ecology)

Civil & Environmental Consultants • Knoxville, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Stream Design Engineer in the Ecological Practice at Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), you will support planning and design of stream and wetland restoration projects using natural stream design principles and techniques. You will prepare construction drawings and specifications, coordinate Section 404/401 permitting, and support projects through design and construction. The role includes field data collection and construction oversight to help ensure compliance with design, regulatory, and project criteria.

The position is based in CEC’s Knoxville, Tennessee office, where you will collaborate with project teams and interact with clients. CEC describes its culture as employee-owned and focused on client service, integrity, meaningful results, professional growth, collaboration, and lasting relationships. The company offers a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities and opportunities to become an owner of the firm.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• 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.

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.

Benefits

• Matching 401(k).
• Profit sharing.
• Performance bonus.
• Company stock.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Tuition assistance.
• Professional development.
• Work-life balance.
• Opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.
• Employee Resource Groups: CEC Community, CEC Ignite, CEC iDEA, and CEC Women.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time