Demo

Civil Engineer Designer - Mission Critical

Thomas & Hutton
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/2/2026
\n


What you'll do

• 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


What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within 6 months (PE path preferred)
• 3 years of experience designing land development projects using Civil 3D
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D software applications
• Experience with surface modeling and underground utility design preferred
• Interest or experience in plan and profile design of water/sewer systems; duct bank design experience a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to engage in client interactions
• 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 perform in a fast-paced, team-driven environment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite


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.


\n

Salary.com Estimation for Civil Engineer Designer - Mission Critical in Columbia, SC
$84,961 to $105,131
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Civil Engineer Designer - Mission Critical?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Civil Engineer Designer - Mission Critical career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$87,429 - $110,032
Income Estimation: 
$103,075 - $132,729
Income Estimation: 
$99,722 - $129,659
Income Estimation: 
$95,339 - $136,177
Income Estimation: 
$87,429 - $110,032
Income Estimation: 
$103,075 - $132,729
Income Estimation: 
$99,722 - $129,659
Income Estimation: 
$95,339 - $136,177
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Thomas & Hutton

  • Thomas & Hutton Columbia, SC
  • Take the next step in your civil engineering career where your work shapes communities across the Southeast. At Thomas & Hutton, you’ll contribute to impac... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Thomas & Hutton Columbia, SC
  • Thomas & Hutton is a growing, well-established multi-discipline firm providing consulting services throughout the southeast. We are an award-winning compan... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Thomas & Hutton Columbia, SC
  • Advance your water resources engineering career where your work helps protect communities, improve resilience, and support critical infrastructure across t... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Thomas & Hutton Murfreesboro, TN
  • At Thomas & Hutton , you'll support the successful delivery of land development projects, collaborate with contractors, clients, and engineering teams, and... more
  • 2 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Civil Engineer Designer - Mission Critical jobs in the Columbia, SC area that may be a better fit.

  • Thomas & Hutton Columbia, SC
  • Advance your civil engineering career where your work supports large-scale, high-impact mission critical developments across the Southeast. At Thomas & Hut... more
  • 1 Month Ago

  • Thomas & Hutton Columbia, SC
  • Take the next step in your civil engineering career where your work shapes communities across the Southeast. At Thomas & Hutton, you’ll contribute to impac... more
  • 1 Day Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!