Senior Civil Designer Nashville, Tennessee
Harper Harrison are proud to be working with a leading civil consultancy seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join their Nashville office. The firm is known for delivering complex land development projects across commercial, residential, and institutional sectors. This position offers the opportunity to lead design production, mentor junior staff, and work directly with clients from concept to construction.
Responsibilities:
* Deliver detailed civil site designs using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
* Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
* Attend client meetings and contribute to project scoping, permitting, and final delivery.
* Provide mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
* Maintain awareness of local regulations, codes, and development trends.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or related).
* 5+ years' experience in land development site design.
* Strong Civil 3D proficiency.
* PE license preferred (or progress toward licensure).
* Confident communicator with strong attention to detail and quality.
This is a great fit for someone who enjoys staying hands-on with design while gaining more client and project ownership responsibility.
Please apply if you would like to explore this opportunity further.
Harper Harrison is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Project Manager - Land Development Atlanta, Georgia
Harper Harrison are working with a leading multi-discipline engineering consultancy who are seeking an experienced Project Manager to take ownership of a portfolio of civil site design and land development projects. This is an opportunity to step into a client-facing leadership role, driving delivery and mentoring a high-performing team in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.
The Role
- Manage the full lifecycle of commercial, residential, and mixed-use land development projects
- Act as the primary client contact, ensuring scope, budget, and timelines are met
- Lead and mentor a team of designers and assistant project managers
- Represent clients in planning, zoning, and community meetings
- Coordinate closely with internal technical teams and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes
About You
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Proven experience managing land development projects from concept through construction
- Skilled at building and maintaining strong client relationships
- Confident communicator, able to represent clients and the firm in public forums
What's on Offer
- Autonomy to run your own projects and client portfolio
- A culture that supports professional growth, leadership development, and work-life balance
- Access to structured training, mentorship, and technical resources
- Collaborative team environment with open communication and regular engagement events
If you're a PE-licensed civil engineer looking to take the next step in leadership while shaping the communities of tomorrow, we'd like to hear from you.
Harper Harrison is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Higher Education Market Leader Tampa, Florida
Higher Education Market Leader
Location: Tampa, FL and Orlando, FL | Full-Time | Architecture & Design Sector
A nationally recognized architecture and design firm is seeking a Higher Education Market Leader to join its Florida team. This Senior-level, Seller-Doer role is ideal for a proven leader who excels at winning work, delivering high-caliber design, and building lasting client relationships in the academic sector, particularly for science and research-driven environments.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead business development efforts across Florida's higher education sector, with a focus on academic science buildings, labs, research facilities, and learning environments.
* Serve as a trusted partner to institutional clients such as UF, FAU, UCF, and other major state and private universities.
* Direct projects from early planning and concept through completion, ensuring design quality, technical execution, and client satisfaction.
* Build and grow client relationships through thoughtful engagement, strategic proposals, and a collaborative design process.
* Coordinate with internal design studios and participate in firmwide strategy, occasionally traveling to national offices for collaboration.
* Represent the firm in industry and academic networks, elevating the firm's profile and influence across the region.
Qualifications:
* 15+ years of experience in architecture, with a focus on Higher Education and Science-related Facilities.
* Proven business development ability to win work and lead design efforts simultaneously (seller-doer model).
* Deep knowledge of the Florida higher education landscape and experience working with major institutional clients.
* Strong design sensibility paired with technical rigor in project delivery.
* Excellent communication, leadership, and client engagement skills.
* Licensed architect preferred; LEED accreditation a plus.
* Willingness to travel regionally and occasionally to national studio hubs.
This is a high-impact leadership role with strong growth potential in a firm that values collaboration, innovation, and purpose-driven design.
Senior Electrical Engineer - Water & Wastewater Projects Florida
Senior Electrical Engineer - Water & Infrastructure Projects
Florida - Multiple Office Locations
A leading employee-owned engineering and consulting firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join its growing Water & Infrastructure team. This is a pivotal technical role focused on the design and delivery of complex electrical power systems for major water and wastewater treatment projects, including design-build initiatives across the region.
You'll be instrumental in shaping high-performance electrical systems, conducting advanced power system analyses, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams from concept through commissioning.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design of low and medium-voltage electrical power systems for water and wastewater treatment facilities.
- Perform load calculations, conduit and cable routing, and design of motor control centers, switchgear, and backup power systems.
- Conduct power system studies, lighting layouts, and electrical safety analyses using tools such as SKM and ETAP.
- Provide construction-phase support, including submittal reviews, RFI responses, and occasional site inspections.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the firm's Technical Knowledge Management (TKM) through documentation and knowledge sharing.
- Collaborate with project managers, civil and mechanical engineers, and clients to develop proposals and ensure compliance with firm, industry, and regulatory standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in electrical engineering, ideally within water, wastewater, industrial, or transit sectors.
- Strong working knowledge of NEC, NFPA, IEEE, UFC, and NESC codes.
- Proficiency in SKM, ETAP, and other power system analysis tools.
- Excellent communication, technical writing, and team collaboration skills.
Why Join
- Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses
- Employee ownership model
- Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement & professional development support
- Wellness programs & fitness incentives
- Flexible work environment with hybrid options
- Community engagement & volunteer opportunities
This is a unique opportunity to join a collaborative, forward-thinking team delivering impactful infrastructure solutions across Florida and beyond. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now to explore how this role can support your next professional chapter.
Harper Harrison is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Senior Site Civil Designer Jacksonville, Florida
We're working with a well-established and growing multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy that's looking to hire a Senior Site Civil Designer with extensive experience in civil site design. This is a great opportunity to take on a technically challenging role with leadership responsibility in a collaborative and well-resourced environment.
You'll be based in either Orlando or Jacksonville, supporting private and public sector land development projects across Florida. The position suits someone who's highly proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and enjoys seeing designs come to life - from concept through to permitting and construction support.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Leading the preparation of civil site plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Collaborating on technical design packages, specifications, and reports
- Completing and submitting permit applications
- Supporting construction administration and preparing field observation documentation
- Managing tasks within time, budget, and quality expectations
- Advising on project scope, schedule, and resources
- Supervising and mentoring junior team members
- Liaising with clients and attending project meetings
What We're Looking For:
- 10+ years of experience in civil design, ideally focused on land development
- Associate degree from a technical school or equivalent experience
- Expertise in AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Deep understanding of Florida permitting processes
- Strong communicator with experience leading design efforts and interacting with clients
If you'd like to explore this further, please apply below.
Harper Harrison is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Project Manager - K-12 & Civic Napa, California
Project Manager - K-12 & Civic
Location: Napa, CA | Full-Time | Architecture & Design Sector
A nationally respected an award-winning program management and advisory firm is expanding its Northern California team. They are seeking a Project Manager to lead capital projects that shape public spaces and empower communities.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments, brings strong strategic and client-focused instincts, and is passionate about seeing complex projects from planning to completion.
Key Responsibilities:
* Leading multi-million-dollar school and public-sector construction programs
* Advising clients as a strategic, long-term partner
* Managing internal teams, consultants, and diverse stakeholders
* Overseeing budgets, schedules, risk mitigation, and quality control
* Producing compelling project documentation, reports, and recommendations
* Mentoring junior staff and contributing to best practices in the field
Qualifications:
* 5+ years of experience managing capital projects in K-12 or community college settings ($25M+)
* Prior work with school-based construction programs is required
* DSA experience is preferred
* Associate's or Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field
* Strong understanding of construction/program management
* Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
* Ability to be on-site 2-3 days/week
