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Civil Design Intern

Thomas & Hutton

Job Description

Job Description

Kick-start your civil engineering career where your work shapes communities across the Southeast. At Thomas & Hutton, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting real-world land-development projects, learn directly from seasoned mentors, and grow within a company celebrated as a Best Place to Work. If you’re eager to apply your classroom knowledge in a practical setting, and do it alongside people who value relationships as much as results, this internship is for you.

What You'll Do:

  • Assist in the preparation of site-development plans for residential, commercial, and industrial projects
  • Support the design of water, sewer, and storm-drainage layouts and construction drawings
  • Assist with permit packages and coordination with regulatory agencies
  • Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and design teams on daily project tasks
  • Support modeling and drafting efforts using AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Assist with project documentation and organization to support scope, schedule, and quality goals
What You Bring:

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
  • Interest in land development and site design projects
  • Basic knowledge of AutoCAD; exposure to Civil 3D preferred
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Willingness to learn and contribute in a team-oriented setting
Why Thomas & Hutton?

  • Competitive hourly pay
  • Condensed work schedule for better work-life balance
  • Hands-on experience with real-world engineering projects
  • Mentorship from experienced engineers and designers
  • Exposure to industry-leading tools, technology, and software
  • Opportunity to build skills and prepare for a full-time engineering career

Schedule:

On-site: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
(Schedule may be flexible based on academic commitments.)

How to apply:

Ready to gain real-world experience and start building your engineering career? 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 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 

 

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.

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