Water Resources Project Engineer

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. • Full-time • Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States • $70k - $100k / year • 1w ago

Job Description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,300 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #61 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

JMT is seeking a motivated individual who desires increasing responsibilities in designing Water Resources Engineering for a variety of clients, project types and procurement methods. The successful candidate will be well-versed across the Water Resources discipline with demonstrated design experience in drainage and stormwater management design, complex modeling, and erosion and sediment control design with the supporting capabilities to perform a variety of concurrent design tasks in the civil engineering field.

This position will help grow the Water Resources discipline as part of a multi-discipline engineering office with strong transportation resume and clients. Successful candidates will be expected to effectively perform design duties and grow into a management role for a variety of Water Resource related engineering projects. The candidate must have a strong understanding of the existing Virginia stormwater regulations, experience in stormwater and drainage design for Virginia transportation projects, manage and prioritize their time all while demonstrate willingness to work in a group setting with a mix of experience levels.

Responsible for engineering design using knowledge of general engineering principles and practices to interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate assignments with limited supervision. Acts as a technical mentor to less experienced engineers. U.S. Residency Required.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Develop drainage design and stormwater management design in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using current design software
Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects
Conduct watershed studies and hydrologic and hydraulic analysis
Assist in the preparation of Contract Documents including Scopes, Fees, Plans, Specifications and Cost Estimates
Expected to perform daily duties in a collaborative environment with engineers across other disciplines
Mentor younger engineers
Coordination with contractors, outside consultants, government agencies, and JMT staff from multiple locations and technical disciplines
Assist in construction phase service requests from the client or contractor

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

Knowledge and design experience in linear drainage, stormwater management and erosion and sediment control design, complex modeling across several programs and site plan developments for state and Hampton Roads municipalities
Proficiency in Microstation OpenRoads Designer, HEC-RAS, and PCSWMM
Ability to progress designs with multiple concurrent projects
Excellent written and oral communication skills, which includes Microsoft Office products
Demonstrate time management while providing a quality deliverable within budget

Required Experience

Virginia Professional Engineer License
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering program
6-9 years of experience in general civil design, with a focus in Water Resources engineering
Previous designs developed in accordance with Virginia's guidance documents to include VDOT Drainage Manual, State Codes, BMP Clearinghouse and Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook
Hydraulic Modeling experience using HEC-RAS and PCSWMM
Drainage and Stormwater Management design experience
Erosion and Sediment Control design experience
Experience working with local clients at the local and state levels
DEQ certifications in E&S and Stormwater inspection and or plan review preferred
Familiarity with VDOT and Locally Administered Project (LAP) requirements and protocols preferred
Project Management experience preferred

Working Conditions

This is an in-office work opportunity with some requirements to field visits. 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 occasions 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.

JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.