Senior Civil Engineer – Water & Wastewater

Are you an experienced engineering professional looking to lead high-impact public infrastructure projects and step into a primary leadership role? Thompson & Litton (T&L), an established multi-disciplined firm serving both public and private sector clients, has an immediate opening for a Senior Civil Engineer – Water & Wastewater in Tennessee or West Virginia.

This role is designed for a technical expert with clear advancement potential into a Lead Civil Engineer position, taking ownership of regional utility initiatives, guiding project strategy, and mentoring the next generation of engineers.

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: We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive health coverage, generous time off, and strong retirement benefits designed to support you and your family at every stage of life.