Stream Design Lead

Stream Design Lead

Job Location s: US-TN-Franklin

Category:
Water Resources

Type:
Full-Time

At Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), every team member is personally invested in serving our clients with integrity, delivering results that matter, and growing meaningful careers. As employee‑owners, we're accountable not just for our work, but for creating an environment that supports and challenges one another. Our people are our priority – and that's what drives us to dig deeper, collaborate smarter, and build lasting relationships inside and outside of our company.

In this role, you will lead the design of stream and wetland restoration projects using natural stream design principles. You will mentor junior staff, providing guidance on design parameters, fluvial geomorphology, and regulatory standards. You will also prepare construction drawings and specifications, and oversee construction of projects to ensure compliance with design criteria.

• Experience in fluvial geomorphology, hydrology, hydraulics, sediment transport, and natural channel design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D is required, along with experience in client interaction, field work, mentoring, technical writing, and project management.
• Pursuing client relationships and business development opportunities to help the growth of stream and wetland restoration projects.

Our Nashville office, located in Franklin, TN, is home to a passionate and growing team of professionals. Just minutes from downtown Nashville, Franklin offers small‑town charm with easy access to all that Nashville has to offer. Known for top‑rated schools and welcoming neighborhoods, the area is a great place to grow both personally and professionally. From outdoor adventures and live music to pro sports and world‑class dining, Middle Tennessee offers something for everyone.

• 6+ years of relevant experience;
• B.S. or M.S. Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field;
• Professional Engineering Licensure (P.E.) in Tennessee or ability to obtain a TN license;
• Experience in natural channel design and wetland restoration design;
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D;
• Experience leading a design team that creates final engineering designs and specifications, authors design reports, and prepares permit applications;
• Experience reviewing and providing detailed feedback on engineering drawings;
• Experience in stream and wetland construction inspection and oversight.

• Rosgen Levels 1-4 certification;
• Proficiency in Micro Station and ArcGIS;
• Experience with HEC‑RAS, HEC‑HMS, or other similar hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software;
• Understanding of Sections 401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act and permitting experience with State and Federal Regulatory Agencies;
• Experience with TN Stream Quantification Tool (SQT) Assessment.

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News‑Record
. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small‑firm work environment with large‑firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

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