Engineering - Project Engineer

City of Lebanon Engineering, 200 N Castle Heights Ave, Lebanon, Tennessee, United States of America

Posted Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 6:00 AM | Expires Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 5:59 AM

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Assists the Engineering Managers or other engineers as assigned with the civil and environmental engineering activities for the City of Lebanon by helping with review and approval of plans and designs for proposed development projects such as roads, subdivisions, site plans, airports, water, sewer, recreation, bridges, irrigation systems, pipelines, storm water, etc. This is a professional position requiring an individual who can exercise independent judgment and who possesses educational and relevant experience as it relates to civil engineering principles.

include the following. Other duties may be assigned

• Reviews and approves site plans, construction drawings, water and sewer extension plans, traffic studies, traffic control plans, and specifications developed by engineers and architects for private or public developments for compliance with city standards.
• Serves as a civil engineering consultant to the City of Lebanon Planning Commission.
• Works with developers, consultants, and contractors to ensure compliance with all local and/or state regulations.
• Reviews and recommend updates to technical specifications and typical standards for all current regulations as related to roads, drainage, traffic, sewer and water, gas, etc.
• Analyzes reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests, and aerial photographs on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design project.
• Prepares or directs preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, and designs for projects under the supervision of the Engineering Managers.
• Provides technical engineering advice to various city departments.
• Confers with the general public concerning engineering complaints and problems as related to roadways, drainage, traffic, water, sewer, etc.
• Prepares plans, contracts, and/or specifications for various city projects under the supervision of the Engineering Managers.
• Calculates cost and determines feasibility of project based on analysis of collected data.
• Monitors construction, inspection, and records maintenance as necessary.
• Applies engineering knowledge and computer technology engineering standards in review and/or design of roadway, drainage, traffic plans, water, sewer, etc.
• Prepares work orders when engineering knowledge is required under the supervision of the Engineering Managers.
• Prepares documents for advertisement, awarding of contracts and supervision of construction of various projects under the supervision of the Engineering Managers.
• Coordinates with other local and state agencies.
• Assists general public, contractors, developers, and engineers in search of general information.
• Inspects construction site to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction and safety standards as directed.
• Directs construction and maintenance activities at project site.
• Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Other duties as required.

• Assists other departments as directed by the Engineering Managers.
• Attends Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, City Council, and Airport Commission meetings as directed under the supervision of the Engineering Managers.

• Ability to read, analyze,…