Water Resources - Project Manager

Overview

As a Water Resource Engineer for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Nashville, TN office, you’ll lead and contribute to a wide range of projects, including stormwater management, environmental permitting, MS4 compliance, watershed planning, and municipal engineering. You’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary team of passionate experts, delivering innovative solutions tailored to our clients’ needs, while supporting a shared vision for balanced growth.

• Lead environmental planning and permitting efforts for complex transportation and infrastructure projects, integrating water resource considerations
• Interpret and apply local, state, and federal environmental regulations to ensure compliance throughout project life cycles
• Advise and support municipalities in developing and implementing environmental policies, technical standards, design manuals, and procedural guidelines
• Oversee quality assurance and control for technical deliverables, including engineering reports, permit applications, and design documentation
• Develop and manage scopes of services, budgets, invoicing, and financial forecasting for water resource and environmental projects
• Provide technical mentorship, training, and performance oversight for junior and mid-level engineering staff
• Lead client engagement and business development initiatives, including proposal preparation, relationship management, and strategic growth planning

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil, Environmental, or Biosystems Engineering, or a closely related discipline
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Tennessee, or ability to obtain licensure within a reasonable timeframe
• 10+ years of experience in environmental compliance, permitting, and water resource engineering
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying environmental regulations including Clean Water Act and state‑specific permitting frameworks on transportation or infrastructure projects
• Established professional relationships with Tennessee regulatory agencies, municipal governments, and county authorities
• Proven leadership experience mentoring and developing junior engineering staff

• Exceptional project management skills including task delegation, scheduling, budgeting, and resource optimization
• Experience managing staff utilization and allocating resources to deliver high‑quality, client‑focused projects
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey technical concepts across multiple platforms
• Collaborative mindset with experience leading multidisciplinary teams and engaging in creative problem‑solving and critical analysis

Our Nashville office, located in Franklin, TN, is 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 professional sports and world‑class dining, Middle Tennessee offers something for everyone.

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.