Civil Design Intern in Charlotte, North Carolina at Thomas & Hutton

Kick-start your civil engineering career where your work shapes communities across the Southeast. At Thomas & Hutton, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting 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 apply your classroom knowledge in a practical setting, and do it alongside people who value relationships as much as results, this internship is for you.

• Assist in the preparation of site-development plans for residential, commercial, and industrial projects
• Support the design of water, sewer, and storm-drainage layouts and construction drawings
• Assist with permit packages and coordination with regulatory agencies
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and design teams on daily project tasks
• Support modeling and drafting efforts using AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Assist with project documentation and organization to support scope, schedule, and quality goals

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Interest in land development and site design projects
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD; exposure to Civil 3D preferred
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to learn and contribute in a team-oriented setting

• Competitive hourly pay
• Condensed work schedule for better work-life balance
• Hands-on experience with real-world engineering projects
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and designers
• Exposure to industry-leading tools, technology, and software
• Opportunity to build skills and prepare for a full-time engineering career

Schedule:

On-site: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
(Schedule may be flexible based on academic commitments.)

How to apply:

Ready to gain real-world experience and start building your engineering career? 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 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.