Water Resources - Project Manager

Water Resource Engineer

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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

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 professional sports and world-class dining, Middle Tennessee offers something for everyone.

Qualifications:

• 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

Preferred Capabilities:

• 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

About Us:

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.

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