Entry Level Civil Designer - Mission Critical at Thomas & Hutton in Nashville, Tennessee
- Company: Thomas & Hutton
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee
- Posted: Sep 23, 2026
- Type: Full-Time
Overview
Kick start your civil engineering career where your work supports high-impact mission critical and data center infrastructure across the Southeast. At Thomas & Hutton, you’ll contribute to complex site development and utility design projects, collaborate with experienced engineers and program leader…
Job description
- Kick start your civil engineering career where your work supports high-impact mission critical and data center infrastructure across the Southeast. At Thomas & Hutton, you’ll contribute to complex site development and utility design projects, collaborate with experienced engineers and program leadership, and grow within a company celebrated as a Best Place to Work. If you’re ready to apply your experience in a fast-paced, high-performance environment, this role is for you.
Responsibilities
- Prepare site development construction drawings for mission critical and data center projects
- Design water, sewer, storm drainage, and complex underground utility infrastructure systems
- Develop engineering design considerations and supporting calculations for site development projects
- Prepare reports, specifications, permit applications, and supporting documentation
- Model and design infrastructure using AutoCAD Civil 3D, including surface creation and utility layouts
- Analyze site data, existing conditions, and entitlements to support client site selection efforts
- Participate in client meetings and multidisciplinary coordination, providing technical input and guidance
- Review work prepared by other team members for quality and consistency
- Manage tasks to meet scope, schedule, and quality goals in a fast-paced project environment
Requirements
- 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
Skills
Required
- AutoCAD
- Civil 3D (proficiency preferred)
- Written and verbal communication
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Multidisciplinary coordination
Preferred
- Civil 3D proficiency
Benefits
- • 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
About Thomas & Hutton
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