Your foundation for a civil engineering career, built alongside mentors who invest in you. As a Civil Designer I, you will work under the close guidance of licensed engineers and senior designers while you build the technical foundation for a long-term career at Thomas & Hutton. You'll pair classroom knowledge with hands-on project experience, developing your CADD and Civil 3D skills on real land-development projects from day one.

What You'll Do:

Perform specific, well-defined portions of a broader assignment under the close supervision of an experienced engineer or designer
Build proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and related engineering software through mentored, project-based work
Complete drafting tasks for assigned projects, coordinating with CADD and engineering technicians as needed
Assist in preparing construction plans, specifications, reports, studies, cost estimates, and permit applications using company and industry standards
Perform basic computations and analyses, and gather or organize project data and documentation
Observe construction activities in the field to connect design work with real-world execution
Receive close, hands-on mentoring from a licensed civil engineer on all aspects of assigned work

What You Bring:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology from an ABET/EAC-accredited program

EIT/EI certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire

Basic working knowledge of AutoCAD; exposure to Civil 3D preferred

Basic written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while following prescribed methods

Strong attention to detail and a genuine drive to learn from experienced mentors

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.

Ready to design the future? Apply today at www.thomasandhutton.com/careers.

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.

Learn more at www.thomasandhutton.com

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.

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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