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Civil Engineer Designer - Mission Critical

Thomas & Hutton

Job Description

Job Description

Take the next step in your civil engineering career where your work supports high-impact mission critical and data center infrastructure across the Southeast. At Thomas & Hutton, you’ll contribute to complex site development and utility design projects, collaborate with experienced engineers and program leadership, and grow within a company celebrated as a Best Place to Work. If you’re ready to apply your experience in a fast-paced, high-performance environment, this role is for you.

What you'll do

• Prepare site development construction drawings for mission critical and data center projects
• Design water, sewer, storm drainage, and complex underground utility infrastructure systems
• Develop engineering design considerations and supporting calculations for site development projects
• Prepare reports, specifications, permit applications, and supporting documentation
• Model and design infrastructure using AutoCAD Civil 3D, including surface creation and utility layouts
• Analyze site data, existing conditions, and entitlements to support client site selection efforts
• Participate in client meetings and multidisciplinary coordination, providing technical input and guidance
• Review work prepared by other team members for quality and consistency
• Manage tasks to meet scope, schedule, and quality goals in a fast-paced project environment

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within 6 months (PE path preferred)
• 3+ years of experience designing land development projects using Civil 3D
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D software applications
• Experience with surface modeling and underground utility design preferred
• Interest or experience in plan and profile design of water/sewer systems; duct bank design experience a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to engage in client interactions
• 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 perform in a fast-paced, team-driven environment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

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 critical infrastructure that powers tomorrow’s technology? Apply today at .

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.

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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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