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The Role:

Strategic Leadership & Technical Excellence As a senior engineer on the path to overall team leadership within our civil group, you will direct projects from concept through construction.

You will:

Lead Technical Design:

Head the engineering of complex water and wastewater utility projects, including linear utility improvements, pump stations, force mains, and treatment-related infrastructure.

Ensure Quality & Compliance:

Review engineering plans and calculations for quality, technical accuracy, constructability, and compliance with applicable local, state, and federal standards and regulations.

Manage Project Delivery:

Direct project schedules, budgets, and technical design staff to ensure successful, on-time project execution.

Navigate Regulatory Permitting:

Oversee the preparation and submission of comprehensive permit packages through local, state, and federal agencies.

Support Construction & Clients:

Manage construction administration and field coordination while serving as a primary point of contact for public-sector utility clients.

What You Bring Licensure:

Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required, with the ability to obtain licensure in the state of employment through reciprocity as needed.

Experience:

Ideally 8+ years of progressive civil engineering experience , with a strong focus on water/wastewater utility systems and a desire to grow into a group leadership role.

Technical Proficiency:

Hands-on experience with hydraulic modeling software, specifically WaterCAD and SewerCAD . Familiarity with AutoCAD is preferred but not required.

Core Expertise:

Demonstrated experience with several of the following: Water distribution systems Sanitary sewer collection systems Force mains and pump stations Utility relocation and rehabilitation projects Water and wastewater treatment-related improvements Hydraulic modeling or utility system analysis Permitting through local, state, and federal agencies Construction administration and field coordination Public-sector utility client coordination Managing project schedules, budgets, and technical staff

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering. Why Tennessee or West Virginia? With opportunities available in Tennessee or West Virginia , T&L offers the chance to build a career in communities where professional opportunity meets an exceptional quality of life.

Unmatched Outdoor Life:

Enjoy abundant opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, fishing, boating, and other outdoor recreation throughout the Appalachian region.

Stress-Free Commutes:

Enjoy shorter, low-congestion commutes compared to larger metropolitan areas.

Regional Connectivity:

Live and work within convenient driving distance of larger cities and regional hubs while maintaining the benefits of smaller communities.

Affordable Cost of Living:

Many of the communities we serve offer a lower cost of living than major metropolitan areas, allowing your income to go further.

Community Impact:

Work directly on infrastructure projects that improve the communities where you live and work.

The T&L Advantage:

Why Join Us? Joining our team means becoming part of a forward-thinking organization committed to providing an environment where senior professionals can excel, lead, and share directly in the firm's success.

Defined Leadership Trajectory:

We are intentionally hiring with leadership succession in mind. As you establish your project portfolio, you will have a direct pathway to transition into a Lead Engineer role—taking charge of client relationships, business development initiatives, and team operations.

Employee Ownership & Long-Term Retirement Value:

We are proud to be an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company. When you join T&L, you become an owner. Our ESOP provides team members with a direct ownership stake in the firm's growth and the opportunity to build meaningful long-term financial value through the company's success.

Mentorship & Team Building:

We invest in our people. As you grow into leadership, your ability to mentor junior engineers and shape team culture will be just as valued as your high-level technical expertise.

Innovative Work Environment:

We foster a culture of innovation and collaboration where senior expertise is valued, creative problem-solving is encouraged, and team members work with an owner's mindset.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits:

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