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About this role

Take the next step in your civil engineering career where your work shapes communities across the Southeast. At Thomas & Hutton, you’ll contribute to impactful land-development projects, collaborate directly with experienced engineers and project managers, and continue growing within a company recognized as a Best Place to Work. If you’re ready to build on your early career experience and take on greater responsibility in design and client interaction, this role is for you.

### What You'll Do:

Prepare site development construction drawings for residential, commercial, and industrial projects

Design water, sewer, and storm drainage infrastructure systems

Develop engineering design considerations and supporting calculations for site development projects

Prepare permit applications and supporting documentation for local and state agencies

Coordinate regularly with clients, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams

Model and refine designs using AutoCAD Civil 3D

### What You Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within 6 months

2+ years of experience designing land development projects using Civil 3D

Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D software applications

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to interact with clients

Proven ability to manage multiple assignments and appropriately prioritize workflow

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines

Self-starter with a client service–oriented mindset and ability to work effectively in a team environment

### Why Thomas & Hutton?

Competitive salary plus performance bonus

Condensed work schedule for better work-life balance

Top-tier health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage

401(k), generous PTO, holidays, and tuition assistance

Thomas & Hutton University and hands-on Civil 3D mentoring to advance your career

Schedule:
On-site: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

How to apply:
Ready to design the future? Apply today at www.thomasandhutton.com/careers.

At Thomas & Hutton, our mission of "Building Relationships and Solutions for Success" shapes how we serve our clients, strengthen our communities, and invest in our team. As a private employee-owned firm consistently recognized as a Top Workplace and recipient of PSMJ's Build a Better World Award, we're known not only for exceptional projects but for how we treat people and our communities.

When you join Thomas & Hutton, you'll discover a career with real purpose. We equip you with cutting-edge tools, technology, and software to work efficiently and excel. Our career development programs, including PaTHways and T&H University, combine with approachable leadership and a collaborative environment to support your professional growth at every stage. Pair that with industry leading benefits, genuine work-life balance, and meaningful opportunities to give back through T&H Helping Hands, and it's clear why so many professionals choose to grow their careers here.

Learn more at www.thomasandhutton.com

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Thomas & Hutton is a Drug-Free Workplace and an E-Verify participant.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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