Civil Engineer Jobs in Nashville, 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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Rail Bridge Engineer

  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago

Perform structures engineering/design calculations and develop design details using specialized software, writing specifications, developing cost estimates, and reviewing construction submittals....

Transportation Engineer

  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago

Role accountabilities: Position responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Prepare conceptual designs and construction plans utilizing OpenRoads design software Create engineering design...

Structural Design Engineer PE SE

  • Hendersonville, TN (15 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hendersonville, TN (15 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 1 day ago

Industry leader near Nashville, TN seeks a Structural Engineer (direct hire) to join their growing team. You should have the ability to obtain a PE in the future. Ideally, you will have structural...

Civil Engineer - Water

  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago

The Opportunity As the Civil Engineer, you will have the opportunity to: Function in a mid level engineer capacity, or technical specialist Perform all aspects of conventional design engineering and...

Entry Level Traffic Engineer

  • Nashville, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 2 days ago

Overview Join us as we Rise to the Challenge At KCI, were building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our...

Sr. Infrastructure Engineer

  • Nashville, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 2 days ago

Remote | Sr. Infrastructure Engineer | Full-time We are actively recruiting a Sr. Infrastructure Engineer for our client in the Nashville, TN market. This is a fully remote, direct hire...

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Civil Engineer

  • Springfield, TN (24 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Springfield, TN (24 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 2 days ago

Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and other relevant engineering design software....

Civil Engineer

  • Nashville, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 2 days ago

Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and other relevant engineering design software....

Civil Engineer

  • Brentwood, TN (9 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brentwood, TN (9 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 2 days ago

Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and other relevant engineering design software....

Civil Engineer

  • Franklin, TN (22 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Franklin, TN (22 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 2 days ago

Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and other relevant engineering design software....

Civil Engineer

  • Smyrna, TN (20 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Smyrna, TN (20 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 2 days ago

Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and other relevant engineering design software....

Building Engineer

  • Nashville, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 3 days ago

Building Engineer Job ID 217327 Posted 12-May-2025 Service line Advisory Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance Location(s) Nashville - Tennessee - United States of...

Civil Engineer EIT

  • Nashville, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 3 days ago

Civil Engineer EIT - ( 250001VL ) Description Do you see your career as a highway to a brighter future? Join our roadways team to drive forth our economies, our societies, and your career....

Transportation Engineer

  • Nashville, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 3 days ago

of Science in Civil Engineering 4-6+ years of engineering experience with recent experience in transportation design preferred Tennessee PE license or EI Registration Understanding of roadway design...

Infrastructure Engineer

  • Nashville, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 4 days ago

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To assist in installing and maintaining operations systems, application software, and system management tools including monitoring installed IT systems, cloud, and network...

Demographic Data for Nashville, TN

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Nashville, TN

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Civil Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in Nashville, TN offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.7%
Master's Degree
29.9%
Associate's Degree
5.9%
Doctorate Degree
4.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.9%
High School or GED
2.4%
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 Nashville, 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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