Civil Engineer Jobs in Brentwood, TN

A Civil Engineer is an integral part of the engineering industry, responsible for designing, constructing, and overseeing the maintenance of infrastructure projects like roads, bridges, buildings, water supply systems, and wastewater treatment plants. They perform various tasks such as conducting feasibility studies, developing detailed plans, estimating costs, and ensuring that projects comply with legal requirements and environmental guidelines. A Civil Engineer also plays a crucial role in making decisions on issues like traffic flow, water resource use, and urban development.

Important skills for a Civil Engineer include strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in using specialized software for designing and modeling infrastructure systems. They should also have excellent communication skills to effectively present their ideas and negotiate with clients and other professionals. The essential certifications for a Civil Engineer include a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and a Professional Engineer (PE) license which requires a degree from an ABET-accredited program, four years of relevant work experience, and passing scores on two exams. Prior to becoming a Civil Engineer, individuals might work as a Civil Engineering Intern, Engineering Technician, or Junior Civil Engineer to gain practical experience and technical skills in the field.

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Civil Designer

  • Actalent
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 1 day ago

What You'll Be Doing Design and develop high-quality civil drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D and AutoCAD Map Create alignment sheets, plats, permit drawings, hydrostatic test plans, and construction packages...

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Civil Designer

  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 1 day ago

Model, refine, and update site development designs using AutoCAD Civil 3D. Apply sound civil engineering principles to land development, grading, drainage, and stormwater management designs....

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Principle Health & Safety Fire Protection Engineer

  • Bridgestone Corporation
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 1 day ago

Company Overview Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate...

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Intermediate Stormwater Engineer

  • WSP
  • Brentwood, TN
  • 12 days ago
  • Brentwood, TN
  • 12 days ago

Preferred Qualifications Prior site civil/stormwater design experience Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, SWMM, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, MicroStation, Power...

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Transportation Engineer 5-Traffic

  • CDM Smith Inc.
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 29 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 29 days ago

Preferred Qualifications: •Technical expertise in transportation engineering and planning, including traffic engineering, multimodal transportation planning, and transportation systems analysis....

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Traffic and Transportation Engineer

  • City of Franklin
  • Franklin, TN (14 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 29 days ago
  • Franklin, TN (14 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 29 days ago

engineering or related discipline plus 2 years (for Engineer I) or 4 years (for Engineer II) of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience....

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Civil (Design) Engineer (Data Centers)

  • Jacobs
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 30+ days ago

aspects of medium to large scale industrial developments Demonstrated experience with all design modules of AutoCAD Civil 3D Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong analytical, problem-solving...

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Civil Engineer

  • Barge Design Solutions
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 45+ days ago

Barge Design Solutions is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Civil Engineer to join a dynamic, collaborative team with a strong commitment to excellence and a diverse range of projects across multiple...

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Senior Mechanical/Fire Protection Engineer - Building Engineering

  • Gresham Smith
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 60+ days ago

At Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose—to plan, design, and...

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Transportation Engineer-in-Training (EIT)

  • OHM Advisors
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 60+ days ago

Strong interest in transportation engineering, roadway design, and traffic operations. Familiarity with design software such as MicroStation, OpenRoads, or AutoCAD Civil 3D is preferred....

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Transportation Engineer: Center for Transportation Research - UTK

  • University of Tennessee
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 90+ days ago

Knowledge of basic transportation/land use planning and civil engineering principles. Ability to multi-task and work with minimal supervision....

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Transportation Engineer 5-Transit

  • CDM Smith Inc.
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 90+ days ago

Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D (surfaces, corridors, alignments, pipe networks, grading, and model-based plan production)....

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Broadband Engineer - Transportation Market

  • Gresham Smith
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 90+ days ago

We are a creative team of architecture, engineering and design professionals who serve both public and private sector clients. Together, we share one Core Purpose: To plan, design, and consult to...

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Demographic Data for Brentwood, TN

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Brentwood, TN

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in Brentwood, TN offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.7%
Master's Degree
30.0%
Associate's Degree
5.9%
Doctorate Degree
4.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.8%
High School or GED
2.3%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Civil Engineers in Brentwood, TN
4-6 years
28.6%
2-4 years
23.8%
None
23.8%
1-2 years
14.3%
6-8 years
4.8%
Less than 1 year
4.8%



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