Entry Level - Civil Design Engineer in Training at Thomas & Hutton (Mount Pleasant, SC)
Thomas & Hutton· Mount Pleasant, SC·
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Job description
Kick-start your civil-engineering career where your work shapes communities across the Southeast. At Thomas & Hutton, you’ll design real-world land-development projects, learn directly from seasoned mentors, and grow within a company celebrated as a Best Place to Work. If you’re eager to pair your classroom knowledge with hands-on experience, and do it alongside people who value relationships as much as results, this role is for you.
What You'll Do:
- Design site-development plans for residential, commercial, and industrial sites
- Create water, sewer, and storm-drainage layouts and construction drawings
- Prepare permit packages and navigate agency requirements
- Coordinate daily with clients, project managers, and discipline teams
- Model designs in AutoCAD Civil 3D and refine them through reviews
- Manage tasks to meet scope, schedule, and quality goals
What You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
- Engineer-in-Training certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD; Civil 3D proficiency preferred
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and commitment to organized, accurate work
- Drive to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
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 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 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.
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.