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Senior Civil Engineer / Practice Leader - Knoxville, TN

Senior Civil Engineer / Practice Leader - Knoxville, TN

EverHireKnoxville, TN, US
22 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Job Description

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.

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    Senior Civil Engineer • Knoxville, TN, US