Senior Civil Designer & Independent Project Leader

Thomas & Hutton; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Health, dental, vision, and retirement

PTO and holidays

Tuition assistance

Mentoring programs

Job summary

Thomas & Hutton is seeking a Civil Designer IV in Murfreesboro, TN to lead land development projects with autonomy and strong engineering judgment. You will design, review, and direct work, coordinating with CAD Technicians, clients, and other disciplines to deliver high‑quality plans.

Required is a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, 4+ years using Civil 3D, and an EIT/FE plus PE licensure or path to licensure within a year, with proven ability to work independently and lead teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• 4+ years designing land development with Civil 3D.
• EIT/FE certification and PE licensure or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D software.
• Ability to exercise independent engineering judgment and lead.
• Experience with client relations and business development encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Exercise independent engineering judgment to solve complex design problems with minimal oversight.
• Own design calculations and engineering analyses across civil systems including drainage, water, wastewater, and pavement.
• Interpret codes and permitting requirements and select technical approaches.
• Direct and review CAD/engineering technician work; resolve conflicts within the team.
• Maintain technical accuracy and quality of your work and that of others you direct.
• Maintain daily client contact, attend meetings, and present on assignments.
• Assist in marketing, business development, and representation at technical conferences.
• Coordinate across disciplines on multi-discipline projects without a PM intermediary.
• Assist in budgets, schedules, and proposals, flagging risk and scope changes.

Skills

Independent judgment

Leadership

Communication

Business development

Client relations

Budgeting / financials

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

EIT/FE certification

PE licensure path or licensed

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Thomas & Hutton is seeking a Civil Designer IV in Murfreesboro, TN to lead land development projects with autonomy and strong engineering judgment. You will design, review, and direct work, coordinating with CAD Technicians, clients, and other disciplines to deliver high‑quality plans.

Required is a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, 4+ years using Civil 3D, and an EIT/FE plus PE licensure or path to licensure within a year, with proven ability to work independently and lead teams.