Civil Engineering Department Lead

• Oversee and produce site development designs for a variety of project types, ensuring quality, efficiency, and regulatory compliance
• Develop project timelines and milestones and communicate them effectively to the design team
• Communicate directly with clients regarding project scope, progress, changes, and challenges
• Develop professional relationships with agency reviewers and the client’s team to facilitate project approvals
• Delegate project design responsibilities and ensure the team has the resources needed to succeed
• Mentor, train, and encourage technical and design employees
• Manage workload and schedules of the design team to ensure project success
• Seek out new project and client opportunities
• Provide input on proposals for new projects
• Engage in professional organizations and external activities to develop relationships within the development community

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Tennessee or ability to obtain
• Experience in civil site design and project leadership
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Strong design, analytical, and communication skills
• Familiarity with local design regulations and permitting requirements in the middle Tennessee area
• Proven ability to develop cost-effective and constructible designs
• Ability to effectively lead and mentor a design team
• A self-starter who thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Located or willing to relocate to Chattanooga, TN
• Interest in building and leading a local design team

Working knowledge of project management software Ajera is a plus

• 10 days of vacation per year, with the ability to carry over up to 40 hours and earn additional days after five years
• 20 hours of personal time annually for illness, bereavement, or personal matters
• Compensatory Time Program for salaried employees, allowing for extra vacation or quarterly payouts for hours worked beyond 40 per week
• Option for a modified schedule that allows employees to complete their workweek by noon on Fridays
• CSDG observes six major holidays plus additional time off between Christmas and New Year's
• CSDG covers approximately 100% of medical, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance for employees
• Choice of a traditional co-pay plan or an HSA option
• Dependent coverage is available via payroll deduction
• 401(k) plan with a 5% company contribution at year's end
• On-site Care Coach dedicated to mental health and overall well-being
• Employees may opt to purchase additional life insurance, short-term disability, critical illness, cancer, and accident coverage through CSDG's providers