Civil Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Advance your civil engineering career where your work shapes communities across the Southeast. At Thomas & Hutton, you’ll lead impactful land-development and infrastructure projects, collaborate directly with clients and multidisciplinary teams, and grow within a company celebrated as a Best Place to Work. If you’re ready to take ownership of projects and apply your technical expertise to complex site design challenges, this role is for you.

What you'll do

• Perform civil site design for land development projects including water, sewer, and storm drainage infrastructure
• Prepare engineering calculations, grading plans, drainage reports, and construction documents
• Lead permitting efforts and coordinate with local and state regulatory agencies
• Develop technical specifications and bid documents for construction projects
• Manage and execute project tasks to meet scope, schedule, and quality goals
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and internal multidisciplinary teams throughout project delivery
• Perform construction administration activities including site visits and coordination with contractors
• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to model and refine designs

What you bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• 5+ years of experience in civil engineering design
• Strong experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D software applications
• Progressive experience in planning, design, and permitting of civil site development and drainage improvement projects
• Strong understanding of stormwater hydraulics and hydrology
• Experience preparing grading plans, drainage reports, and construction documents
• Ability to write technical specifications and bid documents
• 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
• Client service–oriented mindset with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

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 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.
Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications and analyzing resumes. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.