Civil Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Do you like working with different project teams in a fast-paced environment? Are you interested in joining an organization focused on making a positive impact? If so, we'd like to talk with you about growing with us.

We are currently seeking a full-time  Civil Design Engineer to join our Bowling Green, KY; Nashville, TN; or Knoxville, TN office. This is an excellent opportunity to join and grow EnSafe, getting involved in a variety of projects for a diverse range of clients across the globe.

As a  Civil Design Engineer , you will work on various projects in an environment that fosters creativity, collaboration at all levels, a culture of support, and professional growth. EnSafe emphasizes empowering staff to practice our profession passionately and without limitations.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

In this position, you will:

• Support and lead engineering design efforts for site civil, stormwater drainage, industrial wastewater, and utility infrastructure projects.
• Contribute to a variety of projects, including civil site design, solid waste management and landfill design, impoundments, and the development of plans and profiles.
• Develop engineering designs and deliverables to support regulatory permitting, site development, technical specifications, and bid documents.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate challenges and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Participate in and coordinate design and construction meetings with clients, contractors, and subcontractors, including pre-bid meetings.
• Plan, schedule, and execute detailed phases of engineering and design work to meet project objectives and timelines.
• Support business development activities through proposal preparation, marketing initiatives, project management, and ongoing client engagement as appropriate.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Minimum Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with Civil 3D/CAD experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of civil design experience, preferably with an Engineering consulting firm.
• Current PE in the respective state.
• Previous experience with civil engineering design capabilities with both municipal and industrial clients. 
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong work ethic with attention to detail.
• Ability to work on multiple projects, across various services and in a fast-paced environment.
• Group management and mentoring.
• Regional travel is required; national travel for client meetings is likely.

 

Why Join EnSafe?

• Employee-Owned Advantage
  EnSafe is 100% employee-owned, with an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) since 1997. That means when EnSafe succeeds, you succeed too, turning company growth directly into shared rewards.
• Commitment to Growth and Wellness
  The company supports personalized career development, mentorship, and employee wellness initiatives such as health tracking tools.
• Purpose‑Driven Work
  EnSafe's mission focuses on impactful environmental, health, and safety consulting—making a real difference in communities and is backed by its long-standing technical credibility. 
• Safety as a Value, Not Just a Service
  Safety is deeply embedded in our culture, prioritizing employee well-being in addition to helping clients maintain compliance. We stress that "safety is part of everything we do."
• A Culture of Freedom & Ownership
  At EnSafe, our career philosophy is built on freedom. The freedom to take initiative, achieve your goals, and shape your own career path Employees are encouraged to pursue growth in a flexible, entrepreneurial environment. 
• Challenging, Creative Work
  Workdays at EnSafe are anything but ordinary, fast-paced, dynamic, and filled with opportunities to tackle projects in environmental consulting, health & safety, engineering, and technology. Every day calls for creativity, innovation, and agile problem-solving.

 

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About EnSafe

EnSafe began as a two-person firm in 1980, navigating complex regulatory compliance issues on behalf of our clients. We nurture our people with growth and development opportunities. We build enduring, trustful relationships with each of our clients, with a focus on high ethical and safety standards. We build this reputation by attracting high-quality people and retaining them for the long term.

At EnSafe, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at our company.

EnSafe is committed to being an EEO employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age (except for bona fide occupational qualifications), sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military or veteran status, any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, or association with a person on the basis on one or more of the foregoing.

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