Civil Project Engineer

Thomas & Hutton; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + performance bonus

Health, dental, vision, and Rx

401(k) and PTO/holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Thomas & Hutton is seeking an experienced civil engineer to lead land development and infrastructure projects in the Southeast. You will work directly with clients and multidisciplinary teams, applying your technical expertise to complex site design challenges.

You will manage permitting, prepare grading plans and drainage reports, and develop bid documents while ensuring scope, schedule, and quality goals are met. Strong communication and project leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 5+ years of experience in civil engineering design.
• Strong experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D software applications.
• Progressive experience in planning, design, and permitting of civil site development and drainage improvement projects.
• Strong understanding of stormwater hydraulics and hydrology.
• Experience preparing grading plans, drainage reports, and construction documents.
• Ability to write technical specifications and bid documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to interact with clients.

Responsibilities

• Perform civil site design for land development projects including water, sewer, and storm drainage infrastructure.
• Prepare engineering calculations, grading plans, drainage reports, and construction documents.
• Lead permitting efforts and coordinate with local and state regulatory agencies.
• Develop technical specifications and bid documents for construction projects.
• Manage and execute project tasks to meet scope, schedule, and quality goals.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and internal multidisciplinary teams throughout project delivery.
• Perform construction administration activities including site visits and coordination with contractors.
• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to model and refine designs.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Client interaction

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Advance your civil engineering career where your work shapes communities across the Southeast. At Thomas & Hutton, you’ll lead impactful land-development and infrastructure projects, collaborate directly with clients and multidisciplinary teams, and grow within a company celebrated as a Best Place to Work. If you’re ready to take ownership of projects and apply your technical expertise to complex site design challenges, this role is for you.

What you'll do

• Perform civil site design for land development projects including water, sewer, and storm drainage infrastructure
• Prepare engineering calculations, grading plans, drainage reports, and construction documents
• Lead permitting efforts and coordinate with local and state regulatory agencies
• Develop technical specifications and bid documents for construction projects
• Manage and execute project tasks to meet scope, schedule, and quality goals
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and internal multidisciplinary teams throughout project delivery
• Perform construction administration activities including site visits and coordination with contractors
• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to model and refine designs

What you bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• 5+ years of experience in civil engineering design
• Strong experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D software applications
• Progressive experience in planning, design, and permitting of civil site development and drainage improvement projects
• Strong understanding of stormwater hydraulics and hydrology
• Experience preparing grading plans, drainage reports, and construction documents
• Ability to write technical specifications and bid documents
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to interact with clients
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments and appropriately prioritize workflow
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Client service-oriented mindset with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

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 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.
Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

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.

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.