About the role#
Thomas & Hutton is hiring a Civil Design Intern for our Durham office. This full-time internship offers hands-on experience with land-development projects. You will work alongside engineers and designers to support site development for residential, commercial, and industrial clients.
What you'll do#
- Prepare site-development plans for various project types.
- Support the design of water, sewer, and storm-drainage layouts.
- Create construction drawings and assist with permit packages.
- Coordinate with regulatory agencies.
- Collaborate with project managers and design teams on daily tasks.
- Use AutoCAD Civil 3D for modeling and drafting.
- Organize project documentation to meet scope, schedule, and quality goals.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor degree program for Civil Engineering or a related field.
- Interest in land development and site design.
- Basic knowledge of AutoCAD.
- Exposure to Civil 3D is preferred.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational habits.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks.
- A willingness to learn and contribute to a team.
Location & details#
- Location: Durham, North Carolina.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (Flexible based on academic commitments).
- Compensation: Paid internship.
- Sponsorship: Not available for this position.
About Thomas & Hutton
Thomas and Hutton is a civil engineering firm founded in 1946 by two former US Army Corps of Engineers officers. Based in Savannah, Georgia, the company provides consulting, design, and planning services to public and private clients across the Southeast. It employs 535 people and maintains offices in Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, and Florida. The firm specializes in areas including structural engineering, water resources, surveying, and landscape architecture.
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