--- title: 'Structural Bridge Engineer (PE) at Thomas & Hutton' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/structural-bridge-engineer-pe-thomas-hutton-mount-pleasant-7k0yhr4pxdvs' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # Structural Bridge Engineer (PE) at Thomas & Hutton - **Company:** Thomas & Hutton - **Location:** Mount Pleasant, SC - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-08-28 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/tandh/5b776924-61b1-4bac-879d-98aa24eac5cf ## Job description Thomas & Hutton has an immediate opening for a motivated and driven Structural Bridge Engineer (PE) in Charleston, SC. The candidate will be involved in the design, drafting and construction services for a large variety of structures for both internal and external clients, public and private. Markets for structural services include industrial, marine, institutional, residential and energy. Structures may include, but are not limited to, piers, wharves, bridges, drainage and water control structures, retaining walls, and more.  Designs will predominantly include concrete and structural steel. ## What You'll Do Typical duties include: - Perform structural analysis and design. - Create construction documents, including drawings and specifications. - Perform structural condition assessments of existing structures and write reports. - Coordinate and work with other engineers during design. - Communicate and interact with clients and contractors periodically, providing high levels of client service. - Ensure project designs are completed in accordance with code requirements. - Perform construction services, including reports, site visits and responding to contractor questions. ## What You Bring Minimum Requirements: Experience: 5+ years of structural design experience, including bridges. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, structural emphasis.  US PE Licensure required. Skills: - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Proficiency drafting with Revit required and experience with AutoCAD desired. - Experience with Excel or Mathcad, OpenBridge, AASHTOWare Bridge Rating, and/or other bridge design software. - Ability to multi-task, appropriately prioritize workflow and complete tasks within budget. - Must be a self-starter and be able to work with team members. - Ability to perform field work for assessments and construction observation in a variety of environments. - Ability to solve problems and evaluate a variety of options. - Ability to periodically travel to other offices. - Excellent time management skills. 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. Please note, sponsorship is not available for this position. Thomas & Hutton is a Drug-Free Workplace & 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. 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