Engineer In Training

Salary: $84,666.00 Annually
Location : Nashville, TN
Job Type: Full-Time Civil Service
Job Number: C06 FY24
Division: Water Services
Opening Date: 09/22/2026
Closing Date: 10/31/2026 11:59 PM Central


Position Description


Nashville's Metro Water Services is seeking Engineers-in-Training for a variety of entry level positions. Positions are available in the Development Services, Water/Wastewater Operations, Engineering and Stormwater Divisions and will include entry level professional engineering duties associated with utility plan review; installation and maintenance of water/wastewater infrastructure; and planning and inspection of stormwater municipal infrastructure.

Employees at Metro Water Services work around the clock to supply, treat, manage, and protect our water resources in a sustainable manner for the benefit of all who live, work and play in our community. Our dedicated, diverse workforce provides high quality drinking water and the best in wastewater treatment, storm water management, and waste collection services for our customers in the Nashville-Davidson County area. Our employees work together to service more than 210,000 water and 216,000 sewer accounts along with over 150,000 curbside waste collection customers. We are looking for highly engaged individuals to join our team.

Typical Duties

• Reviews subdivision plats, grading, drainage and erosion control plans for compliance.
• Interacts with other engineering professionals, developers, property owners and the public concerning department projects and related issues.
• Performs flow analysis and hydraulic modeling of the water distribution and sewer collection system.
• Assists with preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates for sanitary sewer systems, water collection and distribution systems, water and wastewater treatment facilities or stormwater infrastructure.
• Manages design and construction contracts associated with water/sewer infrastructure.
• Conducts field surveys to verify collection data.
• Investigates construction and design problems.
• Evaluates processes and ensures compliance with regulations.
• Develops bid documentations.
• Prepares, reviews and details drawings.

Minimum Qualifications


Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.

( No Substitution)

LICENSES REQUIRED
Valid Driver License
Engineer in Training Certification
Any employee appointed to this classification shall obtain such certification within six (6) months from the effective date of his/her appointment as an Engineer in Training.

Failure to meet the certification requirement within a six (6) month period shall result in automatic termination/dismissal.
Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.


Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Civil Engineering Degree with concentration in Environmental or Water Resources
• Engineer in Training Certification
• Ability to analyze engineering data
• Knowledge of modeling software
• Knowledge of ARC/GIS products and software

We are an equal opportunity employer. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville is committed to selecting the most qualified candidate for each of our roles.
Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.


Requests for ADA accommodation for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.
Full-time, Civil Service positions -
10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)
1 Sick Day per month
12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -
20 vacation days per year
3 Personal days per year
1 Sick Day per month
12 paid holidays per year

Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.
01


Have you obtained an Engineer In Training Certification?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you have a valid Driver License?

• Yes
• No

04


What is the major area of concentration of your engineering degree?

• Civil
• Electrical
• Mechanical
• Environmental
• Water Resources
• Other

05


Are you certified through ABET ( Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology)?

• Yes
• No

06


Briefly describe your working knowledge of ARC/GIS products and software. If none "N/A"
Required Question