Civil Engineer Designer - Mission Critical at Thomas & Hutton (Columbia, SC)
Thomas & Hutton· Columbia, SC·
Role details
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full-Time
Job description
What you'll do
- Prepare site development construction drawings for mission critical and data center projects
- Design water, sewer, storm drainage, and complex underground utility infrastructure systems
- Develop engineering design considerations and supporting calculations for site development projects
- Prepare reports, specifications, permit applications, and supporting documentation
- Model and design infrastructure using AutoCAD Civil 3D, including surface creation and utility layouts
- Analyze site data, existing conditions, and entitlements to support client site selection efforts
- Participate in client meetings and multidisciplinary coordination, providing technical input and guidance
- Review work prepared by other team members for quality and consistency
- Manage tasks to meet scope, schedule, and quality goals in a fast-paced project environment
What you bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within 6 months (PE path preferred)
- 3+ years of experience designing land development projects using Civil 3D
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D software applications
- Experience with surface modeling and underground utility design preferred
- Interest or experience in plan and profile design of water/sewer systems; duct bank design experience a plus
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to engage in client interactions
- 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 perform in a fast-paced, team-driven environment
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
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.
Why work at Thomas & Hutton
- 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.