Civil Engineer Designer Mission Critical Columbia

Civil Engineer Designer – Mission Critical

Thomas & Hutton is a growing, well-established professional services firm providing consulting services throughout the southeast.

We are seeking a motivated and driven Civil Engineer Designer – EIT to focus on Mission Critical design.

Location: Columbia, South Carolina

Reports To: Mission Critical Program Leadership

• 3+ years of experience designing land development projects using Civil 3D software applications.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• EIT Certification, or the ability to receive EIT Certification within 6 months.

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D software applications.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work a regular schedule of 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM Mon‑Thurs and 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM 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.

• 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.
• Perform all duties assigned.

• 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 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.

• 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.

$100,000-$150,000 per year

Thomas & Hutton is a Drug-Free Workplace & E-Verify Participant.