Land Development Project Engineer

Ardurra is seeking a Land Development Project Engineer to join our staff in Knoxville, TN.

Primary Function

We are looking for someone excited to work with our Knoxville civil engineering team that performs a variety of engineering tasks involving design work, research, and preparation of drawings and designs for site layout, horizontal utility projects (water, wastewater, stormwater), site grading, and drainage, including permitting and planning to serve both municipalities and private clients.

Local project and client experience in the Middle Tennessee area will be essential for this opportunity.
Our diverse clientele encompasses projects that vary from campgrounds to multi-family developments, national franchises, large-scale developments, as well as municipal and government projects.

Primary Duties


* Assist in planning, designing, and developing civil engineering projects such as roads, utilities, drainage systems, site development, and infrastructure improvements.


* Prepare engineering drawings, specifications, and calculations under the supervision of senior engineers.


* Conduct feasibility studies, site assessments, and preliminary design evaluations.


* Perform engineering analyses (grading, stormwater, earthwork, structural components, traffic flow, etc.).


* Use engineering software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, or similar tools to produce technical deliverables.


* Ensure engineering solutions comply with codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.


* Prepare and submit permit applications (e.g., grading, environmental, utility, stormwater).


* Communicate with local jurisdictions, regulatory agencies, and utility companies to ensure compliance.

Education and Experience Requirements


* Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited university or college.


* 5-8 years of related experience in process, engineering, and design.


* Tennessee PE license is required.


* Local knowledge of agency requirements.


* Experience preparing final design plans, specifications and construction cost estimates.


* Excellent written, oral and verbal communication skills.


* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


* Self-motivating, team-oriented work practices, strong analysis and organizational skills.


* Proficiency with Civil 3D drafting and design.


* Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Why Ardurra? 

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun.  We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program.

We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: value...