Transportation Designer Engineer in Training

North American Transportation Management Institute; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Condensed schedule

Health/dental/vision benefits

401(k) + PTO

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Thomas & Hutton in the Southeast is seeking a Transportation Designer Engineer in Training to grow your career shaping infrastructure. You'll work on roadway and transportation design projects, mentored by experienced engineers, and join a private employee-owned firm known as a Top Workplace.

You will prepare drawings, perform calculations, and coordinate with project teams to deliver projects on schedule. The role rewards a developing professional with hands-on experience and opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction drawings, layouts, and exhibits per GDOT and SCDOT guidelines.
• Perform geometric calculations and estimate construction quantities using CADD tools.
• Assist with design and development of transportation improvement projects.
• Coordinate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to support project delivery.
• Produce and refine design files ensuring accuracy and adherence to project standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor to support transportation projects.

Skills

Reading engineering plans

Written and verbal communication

Task prioritization

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation V8

InRoads

GEOPAK

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Transportation Designer Engineer in Training

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: MondayThursday 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.

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