Civil Engineer - Experienced Designer

Thomas & Hutton; Augusta (GA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Health/dental/vision

401(k) and PTO

Tuition assistance

Employee ownership

Job summary

Thomas & Hutton in Augusta, GA seeks a Civil Designer IV to lead land development projects with autonomy, applying independent engineering judgment and managing design calculations while interfacing with clients daily.

The role requires PE or near-licensure, EIT/FE, and strong Civil 3D proficiency. You will mentor CAD staff, contribute to proposals, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver high-quality plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 4+ years of experience designing land development projects using Civil 3D.
• EIT/FE certification and PE licensure, or ability to obtain within one year.
• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D software.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent engineering judgment.
• Experience with financial reporting tools to evaluate project performance.
• Strong written and verbal communication, leadership, and conflict resolution.
• Business development and client relationship responsibilities readiness.

Responsibilities

• Resolve complex design problems using field data and calculations with minimal supervision.
• Interpret code and permitting requirements and choose technical approaches.
• Own construction plans, specs, reports, and cost estimates from concept to completion.
• Direct and review CAD staff, resolving technical conflicts.
• Maintain daily client contact and present to clients, contractors, and agencies.
• Assist in marketing and business development activities.
• Coordinate across disciplines without a project manager intermediary.
• Prepare budgets, schedules, and proposals, flagging risks and scope changes.

Skills

Independent judgment

Leadership

Communication

Business development

Financial reporting

Civil 3D knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Exercise independent engineering judgment, own technical decisions, and lead others. As a Civil Designer IV, you'll operate with autonomy, exercising independent engineering judgment to resolve complex, design problems with minimal oversight. You'll be trusted to make technical decisions on assigned work, may direct the work of others, and carry daily client contact and occasional business development responsibilities. This role is for licensed or near-licensed civil engineers ready to combine deep technical expertise with independent decision-making ability and project leadership.

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
• Atrack 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.

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.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Thomas & Hutton is a Drug‑Free Workplace and an E‑Verify participant.