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Civil Engineer Designer - Mission Critical

Thomas & Hutton

Civil Engineering Role at Thomas & Hutton

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

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

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.

Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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