Waypoint Services ยท 5 days ago
Lead Civil Engineer
Nashville Metro
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $150K/yr
8+ years expWaypoint Services is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer to anchor their presence in Tennessee. This role involves leading large-scale civil site development projects and building a local team while focusing on client development and office growth.
Staffing & Recruiting
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead large-scale, multi-discipline civil site design and construction projects across ports, harbors and heavy industry
Manage technical engineering activities from planning through project closure, including feasibility studies, design reports, and cost estimates
Oversee preparation of construction drawings for site grading, paving, stormwater systems, wastewater collection, and water distribution
Provide technical leadership on marine and waterfront infrastructure projects, including shoreline protection and stabilization
Engage directly with clients, leaders, and public officials as a trusted partner
Collaborate with internal technical teams across disciplines to deliver tailored solutions
Build and grow the Tennessee office, including hiring, mentoring, and shaping local culture
Lead subcontractors and delegate tasks to engineers, technicians, and scientists
Participate in field activities, permitting, CAD design, and report preparation
Develop and apply design standards and best practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering field
Professional Engineer (PE) license
8+ years of hands-on engineering experience with design, permitting, and feasibility studies for civil site development
Strong background in large-scale projects, ideally in marine, industrial, manufacturing, or municipal sectors
Entrepreneurial mindset with experience in client development and leadership
Preferred
Prior experience with marine infrastructure design, coastal engineering, and regulatory navigation strongly preferred
Proficiency in CAD and Civil 3D
Company
Waypoint Services
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2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase