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Thomas & Hutton

Designs civil infrastructure and surveys land

Project Manager - Project Engineer, Civil Site Development

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/21/2026
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's
Columbia, SC, USA
In PersonOn-site Monday through Thursday, with a half-day Friday.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringWater Resources Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
  • A Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
  • At least 7 years of experience in civil engineering design and project management is required.
  • Experience managing civil site development projects for residential, commercial, and/or industrial clients is required.
  • Strong understanding of civil site design, including water, sewer, and storm drainage systems, is required.
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD is required; Civil 3D is preferred.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with a client-facing focus are required.
  • Leadership ability and experience guiding project teams are required.
  • Understanding of business metrics for project success is required.
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments and appropriately prioritize workflow is required.
  • Problem-solving skills and attention to detail are required.
  • Time management skills and ability to meet deadlines are required.
Responsibilities
  • Manage civil site development projects for residential, commercial, and industrial clients from concept through construction.
  • Prepare and oversee development of construction drawings for water, sewer, and storm drainage infrastructure.
  • Lead project teams to deliver design solutions that meet scope, schedule, and quality objectives.
  • Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal multidisciplinary teams.
  • Serve as a primary client point of contact and maintain communication throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Use AutoCAD Civil 3D to support design development and project execution.
  • Monitor project scope, schedule, and budget to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Support proposal preparation and contribute to project planning.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers and team members.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Civil 3D is preferred.

About the company

Thomas & Hutton is an engineering and planning consultancy that helps public agencies and private clients develop land and infrastructure across the Southeast. Its services include civil and environmental engineering, water and wastewater systems, transportation, structural and marine engineering, surveying, land planning, and geographic information systems. Teams evaluate sites, prepare plans, support permitting, and provide construction administration for residential, commercial, industrial, and public projects. The firm brings engineers, surveyors, planners, and design specialists together to address technical and community requirements. Founded in 1946, Thomas & Hutton is headquartered in Savannah, Georgia.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Savannah, GA

Founded

1946

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What believers are saying

  • One office role keeps Friday afternoons free: the Nashville administrative schedule ends before noon.
  • Interns learn directly from practitioners: its Chamblee civil-design internship offers mentorship from experienced engineers and designers.
  • An organized volunteer program supports community involvement: T&H Helping Hands connects employees with nonprofit service projects.

What critics are saying

  • Internship applicants need existing work authorization: the advertised Chamblee placement does not provide sponsorship.
  • Survey fieldwork is physically demanding: its Durham instrument-operator role requires varied-terrain walking and lifting up to 75 pounds.
  • Field schedules extend when needed: the same survey role starts at 6:30 a.m. and requires willingness to work overtime.

What makes Thomas & Hutton unique

  • Ownership stays with employees: its current recruiting materials describe Thomas & Hutton as a private employee-owned firm.
  • Its GIS team built a mapping platform: Latapult centralizes parcel, environmental, demographic, geospatial, and topographic information.
  • Engineering extends into funding support: the firm prepares technical reports for grant applications and tracks post-award compliance.

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