Stream Design Lead

Stream Design Lead

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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.

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.

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

• 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.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long‑term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work‑life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.