Job Details

Senior Civil Engineer / Practice Leader – Knoxville, TN

Location: Knoxville, TN

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Compensation: Competative base salary + Leadership Incentives + Employee Ownership (ESOP)

About the Opportunity

This is a rare chance to step into a high-impact leadership role with an established, employee-owned engineering consultancy experiencing rapid regional growth.

As the Senior Civil Engineer / Practice Leader for the Knoxville office, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening and expanding the firm's East Tennessee presence. You'll lead local project delivery, mentor a talented team of engineers, and drive client and business development initiatives — all while shaping the long-term strategy for one of the firm's key growth markets.

This position mirrors a highly successful structure in the firm's Charlotte office and is considered a top-tier strategic hire (1A-level priority).

Why Join This Firm

• Employee Ownership: Be part of a 100% employee-owned firm. Every team member is a shareholder — and with share value increasing by 40% last year, ownership here truly pays off.
• Leadership Opportunity: Build and lead a growing team in one of the firm's most promising regions.
• Impactful Work: Deliver high-quality civil site development projects for commercial, residential, and mixed-use clients across East Tennessee.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive, technically strong organization where mentorship, accountability, and professional growth are central to success.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the civil lead for the Knoxville office.
• Oversee project execution, quality, and delivery.
• Mentor and develop a team of approximately 20 professionals.
• Act as the bridge between Knoxville operations and regional leadership.
• Support business development, client engagement, and proposal activities.

Day-to-Day Focus

• Manage and deliver commercial and residential site development projects.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers.
• Develop proposals, project scopes, and budgets.
• Collaborate closely with clients, municipalities, and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• PE License (active or in progress).
• BS in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 8–15+ years of relevant civil site development experience.
• Proven ability to manage teams, projects, and client relationships.
• Strong understanding of technical project delivery and budgeting.
• Familiarity with the East Tennessee market is a plus.

Package & Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Leadership and performance incentives
• Employee ownership through ESOP
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Paid holidays, vacation, and professional development support

How to Apply

If you're a senior-level civil engineer ready to lead, mentor, and make your mark in one of Tennessee's most exciting markets — while sharing in the company's growth and success — we'd love to hear from you.

Apply confidentially today to explore this strategic leadership opportunity.