Entry Level Civil Designer - Engineer in Training - Water Wastewater

Thomas & Hutton

Thomas & Hutton

Design

Mt Pleasant, SC, USA

Posted on May 25, 2026
Kick-start your Environmental -engineering career where your work shapes communities across the Southeast. At Thomas & Hutton, you'll design real-world land-development projects, learn directly from seasoned mentors, and grow within a company celebrated as a Best Place to Work. If you're eager to pair your classroom knowledge with hands-on experience-and do it alongside people who value relationships as much as results-this role is for you.

What You'll Do

    • Collaborate with engineers on water, wastewater, and environmental projects
    • Assist with environmental planning, permitting, and compliance efforts for infrastructure and development projects
    • Prepare environmental reports, technical studies, and supporting documentation
    • Assist in the preparation of construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates
    • Support environmental permitting applications and coordinate with regulatory agencies
    • Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D and other industry software to support environmental design and documentation
    • Manage tasks to meet project scope, schedule, and quality goals

What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field
  • Engineer-in-Training certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
  • Previous internship experience in water/wastewater, environmental engineering, or civil site design preferred
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD; Civil 3D familiarity preferred
  • Demonstrated interest in environmental and water/wastewater projects
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills
  • Attention to detail and commitment to organized, accurate work
  • Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment

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 mentorship programs 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.

How to apply:
Ready to design the future? 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.