Transportation Designer – Engineer in Training

Thomas & Hutton; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

Condensed work schedule

Top-tier health, dental, vision, andRx

401(k) and PTO

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Thomas & Hutton is seeking a Civil Transportation Engineer to support roadway design projects across the Southeast. You will prepare drawings, perform geometric calculations, and collaborate with project managers to deliver quality plan sets.

This role emphasizes technical proficiency with MicroStation V8, InRoads or GEOPAK, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D, and requires strong communication and multitasking capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience on transportation design projects.
• EIT certification preferred.
• Knowledge of MicroStation V8 and InRoads or GEOPAK.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to read engineering plans and perform basic calculations.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction drawings, layouts, and exhibits per GDOT/SC DOT guidelines.
• Perform geometric calculations and estimate construction quantities using CADD tools.
• Assist with transportation improvement project design and development.
• Coordinate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Produce and refine design files ensuring accuracy and adherence to standards.
• Perform other duties to support transportation projects.

Skills

Civil engineering

MicroStation V8

InRoads

GEOPAK

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Reading plans

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

EIT certification (preferred)

Tools

MicroStation V8

InRoads

GEOPAK

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Build your transportation engineering career where your work helps shape the infrastructure that connects communities across the Southeast. At Thomas & Hutton, you'll contribute to roadway and transportation design projects, collaborate with experienced mentors, and grow within a company consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. If you're ready to pair your technical expertise with meaningful project impact—and do it alongside people who value relationships as much as results—this role is for you.

What you'll do

• Prepare construction drawings, layouts, and exhibits in accordance with GDOT Plan Presentation Guide & Electronic Data Guidelines and/or SCDOT plan preparation guidelines
• Perform geometric calculations and estimate construction quantities using CADD tools
• Assist with the design and development of transportation improvement projects, including roadway and related infrastructure plans
• Coordinate regularly with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to support project delivery
• Produce and refine design files, ensuring accuracy, quality, and adherence to project standards
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor to support transportation projects

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• 3+ years of experience working on transportation design projects
• EIT certification preferred
• Strong working knowledge of MicroStation V8 and InRoads or GEOPAK
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software
• Ability to read engineering plans and perform basic calculations
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D is a plus

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 professional development opportunities 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.

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.

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.

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