Civil Engineer Designer – Mission Critical

Thomas & Hutton is a growing, well-established professional services firm providing consulting services throughout the southeast. We are an award-winning company that has been recognized as one of the best places to work in Georgia and South Carolina. Some of our many services include Civil, Environmental, Structural and Marine Engineering; Land Surveying; Land Planning; Landscape Architecture; Geographic Information Systems and Construction Administration.

Thomas & Hutton has an opening for a motivated and driven Civil Engineer Designer - EIT to focus on Mission Critical design.

Civil designers are expected to prepare site development construction drawings, engineering design considerations for water, sewer, and storm drainage infrastructure, and permit applications associated with residential, commercial, and or industrial projects. Client interaction occurs regularly, and excellent communication skills are required. Experience using AutoCAD and Civil 3D software is required.

Location: Columbia, South Carolina

Reports To: Mission Critical Program Leadership

Minimum Requirements:

Experience: 3+ years of experience designing land development projects using Civil 3D software applications.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. EIT Certification, or the ability to receive EIT Certification within 6 months.

Skills:

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D software applications.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
• The ability to work a regular schedule of 730AM - 530PM Mon-Thurs and 730AM - 1130AM Fri
• Proven ability to multi-task, appropriately prioritize workflow and complete tasks
• Highly client service oriented, self-starter, and team player
• Ability to solve problems
• Excellent time management skills

Responsibilities for this position include:

• Design complex campus underground utility infrastructure for Mission Critical/Data Center clients, which includes preparation of reports, specifications, plans, and permits
• Use AutoCAD Civil3D to design and model underground utility infrastructure
• Attend and provide technical input and guidance for client conversations and multi-discipline design meetings
• Analyze data, existing site information, and entitlements to assist Mission Critical clients with site selection
• Review work of other team members for quality
• All duties assigned

Education & Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration, or Engineer Intern (EI) registration with ability to obtain PE within 12 months
• Minimum of 3 years of engineering experience, 4-5 years preferred
• Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D for surface creation and underground utility modeling preferred
• Interest in or experience with plan & profile design of water/sewer lines; power/communication duct bank design experience is a plus
• Ability to work as part of a fast-paced high-achieving team relying on each member's individual delivery for success
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret job-related manuals and documents
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Please note, sponsorship is not available for this position. Thomas & Hutton is a Drug-Free Workplace & E-Verify Participant

Thomas & Hutton’s Mission Statement, “Relationships and Solutions for Success” describes not only our unwavering commitment to clients, but also our commitment to the success, both professionally and personally, of our employees. Thomas & Hutton was named to the Best Places to Work in South Carolina and Georgia by SCBIZ and Georgia Trend and named One of the best Civil Engineering firms to work for in Zweig White. What makes Thomas & Hutton a great place to work? Opportunities for professional development, strong benefits and compensation packages, a commitment to make our communities better for future generations, a family-oriented culture, and our reputation as a firm with extremely knowledgeable professionals who serve as trusted advisors to our clients. Visit www.thomasandhutton.com to learn more.

Some of our many benefits include:

• Superior Health, Dental, Vision, and Rx Insurance Programs
• Condensed work schedule
• Generous base compensation and bonus plan
• Retirement Plans
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Thomas & Hutton University - On-site provider of professional development hours and continuing education credits
• College tuition reimbursement programs (Graduate & Undergraduate)
• In-house Up and Ready Civil 3D Software Training Program