About the role#
As a Civil Design Intern at Thomas & Hutton, you will support land-development projects across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. This role provides hands-on experience in civil engineering, allowing you to work alongside project managers and design teams on daily tasks. You will gain exposure to professional workflows, mentorship, and real-world engineering challenges.
What you'll do#
- Prepare site-development plans for various project types.
- Assist with the design of water, sewer, and storm-drainage layouts and construction drawings.
- Help prepare permit packages and coordinate with regulatory agencies.
- Collaborate with engineers and design teams on daily project tasks.
- Support modeling and drafting efforts using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Organize project documentation to support scope, schedule, and quality goals.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- A genuine interest in land development and site design.
- Basic knowledge of AutoCAD, with preference for experience in Civil 3D.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational habits.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks.
- A willingness to learn and contribute in a team setting.
Location & details#
- Location: Mount Pleasant, South 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: This is a paid internship.
- Note: Sponsorship is 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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