Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Engineering Solutions for Community Development
Since 1946, Thomas & Hutton has approached engineering projects as more than job numbersthey are foundations for communities and legacies. Our multidisciplinary team delivers civil, environmental, transportation, and water resources engineering solutions to private and public clients across the Southeast. With offices in six states, we combine technical expertise with a collaborative approach to resolve complex challenges from inception to completion.Our commitment to proactive problem-solving ensures cost-effective designs and timely project delivery. By integrating land planning, GIS, and landscape architecture, we create sustainable, community-focused developments. Our 75+ years of experience and in-house funding assistance expertise enable clients to secure grants and navigate regulatory requirements efficiently.
Services
Civil Engineering
Environmental Services
Land Planning
GIS Mapping
Natural Gas Engineering
Program Management
Surveying
Transportation Design
Water Resources
Economic Development
Details
- Year established: 1946
Highlights and features
- We offer 75+ years of engineering expertise across civil, environmental, and infrastructure projects.
- Our multidisciplinary approach covers projects from inception to completion under one roof.
- We prioritize proactive problem-solving to prevent critical issues during design phases.
- Our collaborative methodology ensures deep understanding of client-specific project goals.
- We maintain regional expertise with offices in six Southeastern states.
Services
Civil Engineering
Thomas & Hutton provides comprehensive civil engineering services for residential, commercial, and industrial developments. Our expertise includes site development, roadway design, and utility coordination. We deliver end-to-end solutions from initial planning through construction administration, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while optimizing project efficiency and sustainability.
Environmental Services
Our environmental team assists clients with regulatory compliance, permitting, and risk management. Services include site assessments, air quality permitting, and hazardous waste management. We help clients navigate complex federal and state regulations while implementing sustainable practices that minimize environmental impact and ensure long-term compliance.
Land Planning
We specialize in land planning for mixed-use, commercial, and urban developments. Our services include site selection, entitlements, and master planning. By integrating engineering and design, we create functional, sustainable spaces that align with community needs and market demands while streamlining approval processes.
GIS Mapping
Our GIS team provides data visualization and spatial analysis for land development projects. Using advanced mapping technology, we support site selection, infrastructure planning, and environmental assessments. Our proprietary Latapult platform offers on-demand access to parcel data and geospatial information, accelerating data-driven decision-making for clients.
Natural Gas Engineering
We offer full-service natural gas engineering from route feasibility studies to pipeline construction. Services include transmission design, regulatory permitting, and GIS-based records management. Our team ensures safe, compliant infrastructure solutions for public utilities and private sector clients across the Southeast.
People
Sam McCachern
President & CEO
With decades of leadership in civil engineering, Sam McCachern drives Thomas & Hutton's strategic vision while maintaining focus on client relationships and community impact through sustainable infrastructure development.
Drew Lonker
Principal/Shareholder
As a licensed professional engineer, Drew Lonker specializes in civil infrastructure projects, bringing technical expertise and management experience to complex developments across multiple market sectors.
Nate Pound
Principal/Shareholder
Nate Pound contributes extensive engineering and project management experience, focusing on delivering innovative solutions for transportation and municipal infrastructure projects throughout the Southeastern United States.
Jason Chambless
Civil Manager
Jason Chambless leads civil engineering operations in Savannah, specializing in municipal infrastructure projects and leveraging technical expertise to ensure successful project delivery from design to construction phases.
Ryan Thompson
Land Planning Leader
As a licensed landscape architect, Ryan Thompson directs land planning initiatives, combining design expertise with regulatory knowledge to create sustainable, market-responsive community developments across multiple states.
Questions
What engineering services does Thomas & Hutton offer?
We provide civil, environmental, transportation, water resources, and natural gas engineering services, along with land planning, GIS mapping, and program management for public and private sector clients.
In which states do you operate?
Thomas & Hutton serves clients across the Southeast from offices in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
How does your funding assistance work?
Our team helps clients identify and secure grants, loans, and bonds through federal, state, and local programs, providing technical support for applications and compliance management.
What makes your approach unique?
We combine multidisciplinary expertise with regional knowledge, offering integrated solutions from project inception to completion while prioritizing community impact and sustainable development.
Can you handle large-scale infrastructure projects?
Yes, our experience includes managing complex projects like Volvo Manufacturing Infrastructure and I-77 International Mega Site through comprehensive planning, permitting, and construction oversight.
Reviews (1)
Lance Jones
Jan 25, 2021
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The chicken wings were delicious, but they need a wider beer selection. For the good stuff, ask for Chris.
