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Civil Engineer

Knoxville, TNOnsiteFull TimePosted 26 days ago

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Required skills

  • engineering plans
  • specifications
  • technical reports
  • stormwater management
  • drainage design
  • grading
  • utility design
  • site development principles
  • engineering standards
  • regulations

Nice to have

  • civil engineering consulting
  • municipal infrastructure
  • industrial infrastructure
  • transportation infrastructure
  • private development infrastructure
  • Project management

Role summary

EnSafe is seeking a full-time Civil Engineer for its Knoxville, TN office to support diverse infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include preparing designs, plans, specifications, and technical reports for transportation and site development projects. The role involves hydrologic and hydraulic calculations, erosion control, grading, drainage, and utility design. You will also assist with project permitting, regulatory compliance, and coordinate with various professionals. Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bentley OpenRoads, and Microsoft Office is required. Preferred qualifications include EIT/PE licensure and experience in civil engineering consulting or project management. EnSafe is an employee-owned company focused on environmental, health, and safety consulting.

Do you like working with different project teams in a fast-paced environment? Are you interested in joining an organization focused on making a positive impact? If so, we’d like to talk with you about growing with us.

We are currently seeking a full-time Civil Engineer for our Knoxville, TN office. This is an excellent opportunity to join and grow EnSafe, getting involved in a variety of projects for a diverse range of clients across the globe.

As a Civil Engineer, you will support a variety of projects from planning and design through permitting and implementation, in an environment that fosters creativity, collaboration at all levels, a culture of support, and professional growth. EnSafe emphasizes empowering staff to practice our profession passionately and without limitations.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIESIn this role, you will:

  • Prepare transportation and civil engineering designs, plans, specifications, calculations, and technical reports for infrastructure projects.
  • Support transportation 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 project permitting and regulatory compliance activities at the local, state, and federal levels.
  • 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 directly with clients and regulatory agencies to advance project objectives and maintain compliance.
  • Ensure work products meet company quality standards and applicable engineering regulations.

    • SKILLS/EXPERIENCEMinimum Skills and Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
  • 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.

    • Preferred Skills:

  • Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license with 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.

    • Why Join EnSafe?

  • Employee-Owned AdvantageEnSafe is 100% employee-owned, with an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) since 1997. That means when EnSafe succeeds, you succeed too, turning company growth directly into shared rewards.
  • Commitment to Growth and WellnessThe company supports personalized career development, mentorship, and employee wellness initiatives such as health tracking tools.
  • Purpose‑Driven WorkEnSafe’s mission focuses on impactful environmental, health, and safety consulting—making a real difference in communities and is backed by its long-standing technical credibility. 
  • Safety as a Value, Not Just a ServiceSafety is deeply embedded in our culture, prioritizing employee well-being in addition to helping clients maintain compliance. We stress that “safety is part of everything we do.”
  • A Culture of Freedom & OwnershipAt EnSafe, our career philosophy is built on freedom. The freedom to take initiative, achieve your goals, and shape your own career path Employees are encouraged to pursue growth in a flexible, entrepreneurial environment. 
  • Challenging, Creative WorkWorkdays at EnSafe are anything but ordinary, fast-paced, dynamic, and filled with opportunities to tackle projects in environmental consulting, health & safety, engineering, and technology. Every day calls for creativity, innovation, and agile problem-solving.

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    About EnSafe

    EnSafe began as a two-person firm in 1980, navigating complex regulatory compliance issues on behalf of our clients. We nurture our people with growth and development opportunities. We build enduring, trustful relationships with each of our clients, with a focus on high ethical and safety standards. We build this reputation by attracting high-quality people and retaining them for the long term.

    At EnSafe, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at our company.

    EnSafe is committed to being an EEO employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age (except for bona fide occupational qualifications), sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military or veteran status, any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, or association with a person on the basis on one or more of the foregoing.

    Check us out on the web at www.ensafe.com

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