Highway Design Engineer

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,400 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 #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position summary : Using general engineering principles to develop highway and roadway designs, estimates, and plans. 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.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Develop and review highway design alternatives

Develop 3D roadway design models

Develop plan, profile, and exhibits for internal and external communication

Design projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using highway design software

Develop construction cost estimates

Assist in the preparation of engineering reports and memos

Assist in the preparation of proposals

Attend meetings with clients

Coordinate with internal team members to ensure project completion by the defined deadline and established quality

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

Ability to collaborate in a team environment

Strong desire to prepare quality plans efficiently

Willingness to learn and desire to teach

Share working knowledge of best practices

Excellent written and oral communication skills are paramount

Strong sense of time management and ability to prioritize tasks

Willingness to support the design and production of plans

Ability to manage concurrent projects

Proficient with Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel & Outlook. MS Project)

Required Experience

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program

Written and oral communication skills

Qualifications Preferred

Engineer-in-training certification

Related experience

Experience working with local clients at the county and state level

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Proficient in Bentley GEOPAK and / or OpenRoads Designer and other industry-related software

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.