Civil Engineer - Designer

What You'll Do:

Resolve resolve moderate-to-complex, and often unprecedented, design problems using field investigations, engineering computations, and sound professional judgment, with minimal need for supervisory review
Exercise  judgement on assigned design calculations and engineering analyses across the full range of civil systems, including drainage/hydrology, storm pipe sizing, detention pond design, water distribution, wastewater collection, sewer pumping, sediment control, and pavement design
Independently interpret code and ordinance requirements, permitting procedures, and design methodologies, and determine the appropriate technical approach for each assignment
Take ownership of construction plans, specifications, reports, studies, cost estimates, and permit applications from concept through completion, escalating only unconventional or high-risk decisions
Direct and review the work of CADD or Engineering Technicians on a project or task basis, including resolving technical conflicts within the team
Hold responsibility for the technical accuracy and quality of your own work and work prepared by others under your direction
Carry daily client contact at the staff level, independently fielding technical questions and making in-the-moment decisions; attend meetings on behalf of the company with clients, contractors, or resource agencies, and make presentations related to specific assignments
Participate in marketing and business development activities and may represent the company at technical conferences
Work closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects, coordinating independently across teams without requiring a project manager as intermediary
Assist in the preparation of project budgets, schedules, and proposals, using independent judgment to flag risk and scope changes

What You Bring:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
4+ years of experience designing land development projects using Civil 3D, with a demonstrated record of working independently on complex assignments
EIT/FE certification and Professional Engineer (PE) registration, or ability to obtain PE licensure within one year
Strong knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D software
Demonstrated ability to exercise independent engineering judgment and make sound technical decisions without close oversight
Working ability with financial reporting tools to evaluate project performance and understand key project performance indicators
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated leadership, decision-making, and conflict-resolution ability
A track record of, or clear readiness for, business development and client relationship responsibilities

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.