Entry Level Civil Designer - Mission Critical

Thomas & Hutton; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonus

Condensed schedule

Health coverage

401(k) plan

PTO & holidays

Tuition assistance

Civil 3D mentoring

Job summary

Thomas & Hutton, headquartered in the Southeast, is seeking an entry-level Civil Engineer to support site development and data center infrastructure projects in Buford, GA. You will work with experienced engineers and leadership to contribute to complex designs and documentation in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil Engineering degree with an Engineer-in-Training certification or a plan to obtain it within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Engineer-in-Training certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD; Civil 3D proficiency preferred.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and organized work.
• Drive to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare site development construction drawings for mission critical and data center projects.
• Design water, sewer, storm drainage, and complex underground utility infrastructure systems.
• Develop engineering design considerations and supporting calculations for site development projects.
• Prepare reports, specifications, permit applications, and supporting documentation.
• Model and design infrastructure using AutoCAD Civil 3D, including surface creation and utility layouts.
• Analyze site data, existing conditions, and entitlements to support client site selection efforts.
• Participate in client meetings and multidisciplinary coordination, providing technical input and guidance.
• Review work prepared by other team members for quality and consistency.
• Manage tasks to meet scope, schedule, and quality goals in a fast-paced project environment.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Engineer-in-Training certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Kick start your civil engineering career where your work supports high-impact mission critical and data center infrastructure across the Southeast. At Thomas & Hutton, you’ll contribute to complex site development and utility design projects, collaborate with experienced engineers and program leadership, and grow within a company celebrated as a Best Place to Work. If you’re ready to apply your experience in a fast-paced, high-performance environment, this role is for you.

What you'll do

• Prepare site development construction drawings for mission critical and data center projects
• Design water, sewer, storm drainage, and complex underground utility infrastructure systems
• Develop engineering design considerations and supporting calculations for site development projects
• Prepare reports, specifications, permit applications, and supporting documentation
• Model and design infrastructure using AutoCAD Civil 3D, including surface creation and utility layouts
• Analyze site data, existing conditions, and entitlements to support client site selection efforts
• Participate in client meetings and multidisciplinary coordination, providing technical input and guidance
• Review work prepared by other team members for quality and consistency
• Manage tasks to meet scope, schedule, and quality goals in a fast-paced project environment

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Engineer-in-Training certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD; Civil 3D proficiency preferred
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to organized, accurate work
• Drive to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting

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.

Please note

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

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Learn more at www.thomasandhutton.com