Highway Design Engineer

Position Overview

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 #50 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. Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform alternative studies
• Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects
• Layout highway and roadway design elements including roadways, sidewalks, open and closed drainage design and traffic related items
• Perform design computations
• Design projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools
• Develop construction cost estimates
• Assist in the preparation of engineering documents for advertisement and construction
• Coordinate with internal team members to ensure project completion by the defined deadline and established quality
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Proficient in discipline specific design software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering program
• 2-5 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer-in-training certification
• Related experience
• Experience working with local clients at the county and state level

Working Conditions

Work is generally performed within an office environment and is primarily sedentary, although occasional standing and walking may be required. Lighting and temperature are adequate, with no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise or dust.

Field work is required on occasion, where work may be conducted outside in various weather conditions including heat, cold, wet, humid, or dry environments. Some lifting (up to 25lbs) 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.