Salary: $84,666.00 Annually
Location : Nashville, TN
Job Type: Full-Time Civil Service
Job Number: C06 FY24
Division: Water Services
Opening Date: 07/15/2026
Closing Date: 8/31/2026 11:59 PM Central

Position Description

Nashville's Metro Water Services is seeking Engineers-in-Training for a variety of entry level positions. Positions are available in the Development Services, Water/Wastewater Operations, Engineering and Stormwater Divisions and will include entry level professional engineering duties associated with utility plan review; installation and maintenance of water/wastewater infrastructure; and planning and inspection of stormwater municipal infrastructure.

Typical Duties

• Reviews subdivision plats, grading, drainage and erosion control plans for compliance.
• Interacts with other engineering professionals, developers, property owners and the public concerning department projects and related issues.
• Performs flow analysis and hydraulic modeling of the water distribution and sewer collection system.
• Assists with preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates for sanitary sewer systems, water collection and distribution systems, water and wastewater treatment facilities or stormwater infrastructure.
• Manages design and construction contracts associated with water/sewer infrastructure.
• Conducts field surveys to verify collection data.
• Investigates construction and design problems.
• Evaluates processes and ensures compliance with regulations.
• Develops bid documentations.
• Prepares, reviews and details drawings.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.

(No Substitution)

LICENSES REQUIRED
Valid Driver License
Engineer in Training Certification
Any employee appointed to this classification shall obtain such certification within six (6) months from the effective date of his/her appointment as an Engineer in Training.

Failure to meet the certification requirement within a six (6) month period shall result in automatic termination/dismissal.
Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.
Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Civil Engineering Degree with concentration in Environmental or Water Resources
• Engineer in Training Certification
• Ability to analyze engineering data
• Knowledge of modeling software
• Knowledge of ARC/GIS products and software

01

Have you obtained an Engineer In Training Certification?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a valid Driver License?

• Yes
• No

04

What is the major area of concentration of your engineering degree?

• Civil
• Electrical
• Mechanical
• Environmental
• Water Resources
• Other

05

Are you certified through ABET ( Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology)?

• Yes
• No

06

Briefly describe your working knowledge of ARC/GIS products and software. If none "N/A"
Required Question