Senior Civil Engineer / Practice Leader – Knoxville, TN

Overview

Lead civil engineering projects and mentor a team in the Knoxville office.

Key Responsibilities

• technical guidance
• project delivery
• civil lead
• business development
• client engagement
• team mentorship

Tasks

As the Senior Civil Engineer / Practice Leader for the Knoxville office, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening and expanding the firm’s East Tennessee presence. You’ll lead local project delivery, mentor a talented team of engineers, and drive client and business development initiatives — all while shaping the long-term strategy for one of the firm’s key growth markets. -Provide technical direction and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers. -Act as the bridge between Knoxville operations and regional leadership. -Manage and deliver commercial and residential site development projects. -Oversee project execution, quality, and delivery. -Serve as the civil lead for the Knoxville office. -Support business development, client engagement, and proposal activities. -Collaborate closely with clients, municipalities, and subcontractors. -Leadership Opportunity: Build and lead a growing team in one of the firm’s most promising regions. -Impactful Work: Deliver high-quality civil site development projects for commercial, residential, and mixed-use clients across East Tennessee. -Develop proposals, project scopes, and budgets. -Mentor and develop a team of approximately 20 professionals.

Requirements

• pe license
• civil engineering
• project delivery
• budgeting
• 8+ years
• team management

What You Bring

If you’re a senior-level civil engineer ready to lead, mentor, and make your mark in one of Tennessee’s most exciting markets — while sharing in the company’s growth and success — we’d love to hear from you. This position mirrors a highly successful structure in the firm’s Charlotte office and is considered a top-tier strategic hire (1A-level priority). -Strong understanding of technical project delivery and budgeting. -PE License (active or in progress). -8–15+ years of relevant civil site development experience. -BS in Civil Engineering or related field. -Proven ability to manage teams, projects, and client relationships. -Familiarity with the East Tennessee market is a plus.

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Benefits

Compensation: Competative base salary + Leadership Incentives + Employee Ownership (ESOP) -401(k) with company contribution -Competitive base salary -Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive, technically strong organization where mentorship, accountability, and professional growth are central to success. -Leadership and performance incentives -Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance -Employee Ownership: Be part of a 100% employee-owned firm. Every team member is a shareholder — and with share value increasing by 40% last year, ownership here truly pays off. -Paid holidays, vacation, and professional development support

About Everhire

-Founded to provide expert personnel in critical sectors like construction, infrastructure, and industry. -Offers flexible, skilled workforce solutions tailored to meet the demands of large-scale projects. -Operates across several sectors, with a focus on industrial and infrastructure expertise. -Known for quick mobilization of teams, providing contractors with rapid staffing solutions. -Cleverly integrates advanced technologies to streamline recruitment processes for projects of all sizes. -Has completed numerous high-profile infrastructure projects, demonstrating adaptability to diverse demands. -Has a growing presence within the Nordic region, with expansion into broader European markets.

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