Junior Civil Designer: Mentored CAD & Civil 3D

Thomas & Hutton; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Generous PTO & holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Thomas & Hutton invites aspiring Civil Designers I to join our Durham, NC office. You will work under licensed engineers and senior designers to build a strong technical foundation, pairing classroom knowledge with real-land development project experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D.

You will receive hands-on mentoring, develop drafting skills, and contribute to construction plans, calculations, and permit applications on real projects with growth opportunities in a private employee-owned firm known

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology from an ABET/EAC-accredited program.
• EIT/EI certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Basic working knowledge of AutoCAD; exposure to Civil 3D preferred.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while following prescribed methods.
• Strong attention to detail and a genuine drive to learn from experienced mentors.

Responsibilities

• Perform specific, well-defined portions of a broader assignment under close supervision by an experienced engineer or designer.
• Build proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and related engineering software through mentored, project-based work.
• Complete drafting tasks for assigned projects, coordinating with CADD and engineering technicians as needed.
• Assist in preparing construction plans, specifications, reports, studies, cost estimates, and permit applications using company and industry standards.
• Perform basic computations and analyses, and gather or organize project data and documentation.
• Observe construction activities in the field to connect design work with real-world execution.
• Receive close, hands-on mentoring from a licensed civil engineer on all aspects of assigned work.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology from ABET/EAC-accredited program

EIT/EI certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Thomas & Hutton invites aspiring Civil Designers I to join our Durham, NC office. You will work under licensed engineers and senior designers to build a strong technical foundation, pairing classroom knowledge with real-land development project experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D.

You will receive hands-on mentoring, develop drafting skills, and contribute to construction plans, calculations, and permit applications on real projects with growth opportunities in a private employee-owned firm known