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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.

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.

Vacancy posted 15 days ago
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