Water Resources - Fall 2025 and Graduates

Water Resources - Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 Graduates

Job Location:

Franklin, TN

The Entry‑Level Water Resources Engineer or Scientist position at Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Nashville, TN office offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in both field and office settings. You will work on projects that address water quality, stormwater management, environmental compliance, and infrastructure monitoring, building a strong foundation for your career in environmental and water resources engineering.

At 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.

• Conduct erosion prevention and sediment control (EPSC) inspections
• Perform transportation construction inspections
• Collect and analyze stormwater samples
• Conduct environmental compliance inspections
• Monitor streams and assess waterway conditions
• Map stormwater infrastructure
• Prepare Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs)
• Develop water quality permit applications
• Write technical reports and supporting documentation
• Assist with municipal stormwater compliance documentation
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on project planning and execution

• B.S. in Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline
• Interest or experience in stormwater inspections, construction inspections, water quality permitting, stormwater management, or permit compliance
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Comfortable with outdoor work, including walking on uneven or slick terrain and working in inclement weather

• Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Level 1 Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Experience with ArcGIS for mapping and spatial analysis
• OSHA 10‑Hour training or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Leadership experience on small projects or field teams
• Exposure to environmental compliance or permitting processes beyond stormwater

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. CEC does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.