Civil Design Intern

Thomas & Hutton; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Hands-on experience with real-world工程

Mentorship from experienced engineers

Exposure to industry-leading tools and

Career development programs (PaTHways,

Job summary

Thomas & Hutton in Columbia, SC is offering a civil engineering internship designed to turn classroom knowledge into real-world land-development experience. You’ll work under seasoned mentors on residential, commercial, and industrial projects, gaining hands-on design exposure and professional growth.

You’ll collaborate with project managers, engineers, and designers, applying AutoCAD Civil 3D basics and improving your drafting and documentation skills in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Civil Engineering degree or related field.
• Interest in land development and site design projects.
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD; Civil 3D exposure preferred.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing site-development plans for residential, commercial and industrial projects.
• Support the design of water, sewer, and storm-drainage layouts and construction drawings.
• Assist with permit packages and coordination with regulatory agencies.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and design teams on daily project tasks.
• Support modeling and drafting efforts using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Assist with project documentation and organization to support scope, schedule and quality goals.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Kick-start your civil engineering career where your work shapes communities across the Southeast. At Thomas & Hutton, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting real-world land-development projects, learn directly from seasoned mentors, and grow within a company celebrated as a Best Place to Work. If you’re eager to apply your classroom knowledge in a practical setting, and do it alongside people who value relationships as much as results, this internship is for you.

What You'll Do:

• Assist in the preparation of site-development plans for residential, commercial, and industrial projects
• Support the design of water, sewer, and storm-drainage layouts and construction drawings
• Assist with permit packages and coordination with regulatory agencies
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and design teams on daily project tasks
• Support modeling and drafting efforts using AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Assist with project documentation and organization to support scope, schedule, and quality goals

What You Bring:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Interest in land development and site design projects
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD; exposure to Civil 3D preferred
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to learn and contribute in a team-oriented setting

Why Thomas & Hutton?

• Competitive hourly pay
• Condensed work schedule for better work-life balance
• Hands-on experience with real-world engineering projects
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and designers
• Exposure to industry-leading tools, technology, and software
• Opportunity to build skills and prepare for a full-time engineering career

Schedule:

On-site: Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
(Schedule may be flexible based on academic commitments.)

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 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.