Job description
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
On-site: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Start Date:
The anticipated start date for this position is May or June 2027
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