Highway Project Engineer I

About the role

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals. We provide a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

This position is responsible for engineering design using knowledge of general engineering principles and practices to interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate assignments with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project requirements and information from alternative studies to develop an accurate report for submittal
• Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects/tasks
• Perform design computations
• Design projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools
• Develop or review the construction cost estimate
• Prepare and compile contract plans, specifications, and estimates
• Attend meetings with clients and assist in taking meeting minutes
• Coordinate with other disciplines and understand how they fit into the project and design
• Quality review of project design in accordance with the Project Management Plan
• Provide technical oversight and guidance/support of Design Engineers within the department
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited engineering program
• 5–10 years’ experience in a specialized discipline
• Proficient in discipline-specific design software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong written and communication skills

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer License (preferred)
• Experience working with local clients at the county and state level

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.