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# Civil Engineer – Designer – EIT III at Thomas & Hutton

- **Company:** Thomas & Hutton
- **Location:** Nashville, TN
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-10-07
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-17
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/tandh/f2270cb2-9d1d-4d75-b1eb-282da5e8c491

## Job description

Bring independent technical judgment to complex, multi-system civil designs. As a Civil Designer III, you'll apply independent judgment to prepare design calculations and engineering analyses across the full range of civil systems, take on a moderate level of direct client contact, and begin mentoring toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure. This is a role for EIT/EIs ready to own technically demanding assignments with less day-to-day oversight.

What You'll Do:

- Use independent judgment to prepare design calculations and engineering analyses on an assignment basis, including drainage/hydrology, storm pipe sizing, detention pond design, water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, sewer pumping systems, sediment control, and pavement design
- Independently prepare portions of construction plans, specifications, reports, studies, supporting documentation, cost estimates, and permit applications utilizing company and industry-accepted standards
- Anticipate potential problems on assignments and resolve conflicts before they affect schedule or quality
- Prepare drawings, exhibits, and details using CADD tools and company graphics standards, with the capability to produce all necessary graphic elements of a moderately complex project without assistance
- May assist the Project Engineer or Project Manager in preparing cost proposals, project schedules, and cost estimates
- Carry a moderate level of client contact at the staff level; may attend meetings on behalf of the company with clients, contractors, or resource agencies at the direction of the Project Manager
- Work as part of a project team, coordinating with others and assisting in determining schedule and budget requirements
- Receive direction on unconventional or complex problems and a thorough review of completed work for sound application of professional judgment
- Attain mentored experience toward PE licensure from a licensed civil engineer

What You Bring:

- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
- 3+ years of experience designing land development projects using Civil 3D
- Passed FE/EIT certification; eligible to sit for the PE exam where state rules allow
- Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D software
- Clear, confident written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple complex tasks and thrive with reduced day-to-day oversight
- A client-service mindset, strong initiative, and a collaborative approach to project teams

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 Civil 3D 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.

How to Apply Ready to design the future? Apply today at www.thomasandhutton.com/careers. 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.

## 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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