Entry Level Civil Designer - Mission Critical

Thomas-; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and prescribed

401(k) and generous PTO

Tuition assistance

Thomas & Hutton University mentoring

Job summary

Thomas & Hutton is seeking a Civil Engineer in Training to contribute to site development and utility design for mission-critical data center projects in the Southeast. You will collaborate with experienced engineers and leadership in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

Responsibilities include preparing drawings in AutoCAD Civil 3D, developing calculations, coordinating with clients, and reviewing others’ work to ensure quality and timely delivery.

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 commitment to organized, accurate 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 skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

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