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# Civil Design Engineer - Water Wastewater at Thomas & Hutton

- **Company:** Thomas & Hutton
- **Location:** Nashville, TN
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-09-21
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-26
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/tandh/6b74ad69-9129-46ae-88b8-65b5e3f4c2a3

## Job description

## What you'll do

- Design water and wastewater infrastructure systems including pipelines, treatment plants, storage tanks, and pump stations
- Prepare construction drawings, technical specifications, and engineering reports for municipal projects
- Perform hydraulic modeling and system analysis using software such as WaterCAD, Innovyze, or similar tools
- Support permitting efforts and coordinate with regulatory agencies
- Participate in construction administration activities including site visits and coordination with contractors
- Conduct client meetings and presentations, providing technical insight and project updates
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects on time and within budget
- Manage project tasks to meet scope, schedule, and quality goals

## What you bring

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Biosystems Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- 5+ years of experience working with municipal water and wastewater clients
- Experience in planning, design, permitting, and construction administration of infrastructure projects
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D; experience with hydraulic modeling software preferred
- Strong understanding of hydraulic analysis and design principles
- In-depth knowledge of utility construction methods, materials, and water/wastewater treatment technologies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to lead client presentations
- Proven ability to manage multiple assignments and appropriately prioritize workflow
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; familiarity with project financial tracking tools preferred
- Client service–oriented mindset with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Why Thomas & Hutton?

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 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. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

## About Thomas & Hutton

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Thomas & Hutton is a multidisciplinary engineering, surveying, and consulting firm that designs and builds infrastructure, communities, and places across the Southeast United States.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped)
- **Headquarters**: Savannah, Georgia, USA
- **Founded**: 1946
- **Founders**: Hue Thomas and Joe Hutton

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Civil engineering, environmental engineering, structural engineering, transportation, water resources, surveying, landscape architecture, and construction administration.
- **Target customers**: B2B – municipal governments, private developers, and other public/private entities in the Southeast.
- **Mission or purpose**: “Design with the future in mind” – to shape the built environment, create vibrant communities, and deliver lasting legacies for clients.

## Products & Services
- **Civil/Site Development**: Land planning, grading, drainage, utility design, and site infrastructure for commercial, residential, and industrial projects.
- **Environmental**: Permitting, remediation, environmental assessments, and compliance services.
- **Natural Gas**: Pipeline routing, design, and permitting for natural gas infrastructure.
- **Structural & Marine**: Structural engineering for buildings, bridges, marine structures, and waterfront facilities.
- **Surveying**: Boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and construction staking surveys.
- **Transportation**: Roadway, highway, and intersection design, traffic analysis, and multimodal planning.
- **Water & Wastewater**: Treatment plant design, distribution systems, collection systems, and stormwater management.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private firm).
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue – Not disclosed; estimated to be in the $50–100M range based on headcount and project scale (not verified).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not applicable (no external funding). The firm is employee-owned? Not explicitly stated, but no investors mentioned.
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Offices in 6 states (Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Florida).
  - Recognized by Zweig Group: #9 in the 200+ employee category (2019), #16 in Civil Engineering, #18 in Multi-Discipline firms.
  - Named “Top 10 Best Places to Work” in South Carolina (2020) and ranked #12 small firm in SC.
  - Numerous active job openings across multiple offices, indicating steady hiring.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Depth of experience**: Founded in 1946, with a long track record of complex infrastructure projects in the Southeast.
- **Multidisciplinary “one company” model**: Offers civil, environmental, structural, transportation, water, surveying, and landscape architecture under one roof, enabling integrated solutions.
- **Flexibility**: Combines the resources of a large firm with the agility and personal attention of a smaller practice.
- **Strong reputation**: Consistently ranked as an employer of choice and recognized for quality by industry associations.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue expanding geographic footprint across the Southeast (recent addition of Alabama and Florida offices).
- Invest in professional development through “Thomas & Hutton University” to retain talent and advance technical capabilities.
- Emphasize sustainable, community-centered design that balances economic development with environmental stewardship.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Collaborative, employee-focused environment that values “human craft and ingenuity.” Projects are seen as “Places, Communities, Foundations, Legacies.”
- **Work policy**: Primarily on-site at one of the many office locations (Savannah, Augusta, Charlotte, Columbia, Greenville, Nashville, Mount Pleasant, Chamblee, Buford, Durham, Birmingham, etc.). Condensed work schedules may be available.
- **Benefits**:
  - Zero-premium dental and Rx insurance (if wellness criteria met).
  - Vision coverage, company-paid short- and long-term disability.
  - Gym membership reimbursement.
  - 401(k) with matching (50¢ on the $ up to 6%) plus profit sharing.
  - Generous paid time off (eligible upon hire) and 8 paid holidays.
  - Professional development: internal training, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education through Thomas & Hutton University.
- **Recognition**: Zweig Group “Best Places to Work” multiple times; strong emphasis on work-life balance and employee well-being.

## Sources
1. [thomasandhutton.com](https://www.thomasandhutton.com/our-company/) – About the company, history, founders, mission
2. [thomasandhutton.com](https://www.thomasandhutton.com/) – Services overview
3. [thomasandhutton.com](https://www.thomasandhutton.com/join-our-team-orig/) – Careers page, culture, benefits, awards
4. [thomasandhutton.com](https://www.thomasandhutton.com/available-positions/) – Job openings list, office address
5. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/tandh) – Current job postings (on-site, full-time roles)

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