Water Resources Project Engineer I

Job Description Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing 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. Position summary: Responsible for engineering design using knowledge of general engineering principles and practices to interpret, organize, execute and coordinate assignments with limited supervision. Essential Functions And Responsibilities Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, aerial photography, as-built information, and other topographic data to support water resources engineering assignmentsPerform watershed delineations, drainage area mapping, hydrologic computations, and hydraulic analyses to establish design criteria and evaluate stormwater, drainage, flood mitigation, and water quality needsDesign stormwater management systems, drainage improvements, best management practices, culverts, conveyance systems, and related water resources infrastructure in accordance with established project criteriaUse discipline-specific modeling, design software, and drawing tools to develop calculations, layouts, exhibits, and other technical design materialsPrepare and review stormwater reports, permit exhibits, technical memoranda, design narratives, and supporting documentation for project approvalsPrepare engineering documents for permitting, bidding, advertisement, and construction, including plans, specifications, quantities, cost estimates, and related technical materialsCoordinate with clients, permitting agencies, subconsultants, and internal design disciplines to support project delivery and resolve technical issuesAttend project and client meetings, document key discussion items and decisions, and support follow-up coordination for assigned water resources tasksPerform quality reviews of calculations, reports, exhibits, and design documents in accordance with the Project Management Plan and applicable technical standardsProvide technical guidance, task coordination, and review support to Design Engineers and junior staff within the department Nonessential Functions And Responsibilities Perform other related duties as assigned Required Skills Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering program5-10 years’ experience in civil engineering, with demonstrated experience in water resources, stormwater management, drainage design, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, or related infrastructure projectsProfessional Engineer licensed in the State of South Carolina or the ability to obtain licensure within 6 months of hireProficiency with discipline-specific design, modeling, and production tools used to support water resources engineering, such as CAD, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software, and Microsoft OfficeWorking knowledge of applicable stormwater, drainage, erosion control, permitting, and design criteriaStrong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to coordinate with project teams, clients, agencies, and other stakeholders. Qualifications Preferred Experience with GISExperience 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. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. #L!-JL1