Civil Project Engineer

Thomas & Hutton
Nashville, TN
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have 5+ years of civil engineering design experience and a PE license. The role emphasizes on-site collaboration in the Southeast and requires technical proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and stormwater systems.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5+ years of civil engineering design experience and a PE license
    — “5+ years of experience in civil engineering design”
  • Professionals skilled in stormwater hydraulics and hydrology with a client-focused mindset
    — “Strong understanding of stormwater hydraulics and hydrology”
  • Individuals with experience in preparing grading plans, drainage reports, and construction documents
    — “Experience preparing grading plans, drainage reports, and construction documents”

Things to consider

  • On-site work is required on weekdays with limited flexibility for remote work
    — “On-site: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.”
  • The role does not offer visa sponsorship, requiring U.S. work authorization
    — “Sponsorship is not available for this position.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and stormwater systems in your resume
    — “Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to model and refine designs”
  • Demonstrate a track record of managing multiple assignments and meeting deadlines
    — “Proven ability to manage multiple assignments and appropriately prioritize workflow”
  • Emphasize your ability to interact with clients and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams
    — “Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to interact with clients”
  • Showcase your experience with preparing bid documents and technical specifications
    — “Ability to write technical specifications and bid documents”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • successful project completion
  • client satisfaction
Typical background
civil engineeringproject management

Skills & requirements

Required

Civil EngineeringProject ManagementPermitting

Preferred

Site Design

Stack & domain

Civil EngineeringAutocadCivil 3DStormwater HydraulicsHydrologyPermittingCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkPEEngineering

About the role

Original posting from Thomas & Hutton via Lever

Advance your civil engineering career where your work shapes communities across the Southeast. At Thomas & Hutton, you’ll lead impactful land-development and infrastructure projects, collaborate directly with clients and multidisciplinary teams, and grow within a company celebrated as a Best Place to Work. If you’re ready to take ownership of projects and apply your technical expertise to complex site design challenges, this role is for you.

What you'll do:

  • Perform civil site design for land development projects including water, sewer, and storm drainage infrastructure
  • Prepare engineering calculations, grading plans, drainage reports, and construction documents
  • Lead permitting efforts and coordinate with local and state regulatory agencies
  • Develop technical specifications and bid documents for construction projects
  • Manage and execute project tasks to meet scope, schedule, and quality goals
  • Coordinate with clients, contractors, and internal multidisciplinary teams throughout project delivery
  • Perform construction administration activities including site visits and coordination with contractors
  • Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to model and refine designs

What you bring:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • 5+ years of experience in civil engineering design
  • Strong experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D software applications
  • Progressive experience in planning, design, and permitting of civil site development and drainage improvement projects
  • Strong understanding of stormwater hydraulics and hydrology
  • Experience preparing grading plans, drainage reports, and construction documents
  • Ability to write technical specifications and bid documents
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to interact with clients
  • 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 meet deadlines
  • Client service–oriented mindset with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

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 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.

Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

How to apply:

Ready to design the systems that support communities and essential infrastructure? Apply today at www.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 www.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.

Source: Thomas & Hutton careers (Lever)

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