MS4 Stormwater Engineer

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with 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 ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

JMT is seeking a motivated individual who desires increasing responsibilities in designing, managing, and marketing Water Resources Engineering primarily for MS4 related projects. The successful candidate will be well-versed across the water resources discipline with demonstrated experience in stormwater management, TMDL Action Plans and implementation, MS4 Program Plans, and MS4 compliance.

This position will help grow the water resources discipline as part of a multi-discipline engineering office with many clients. Successful candidates will be expected to effectively oversee, perform, and manage a variety of water resources related engineering projects. There is a significant need for a candidate that can assist clients with MS4 permit compliance and their TMDL goals and understands existing Virginia stormwater regulations.

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.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Manages project(s) in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Responsible for MS4 Program Plan development and revision, MS4 program implementation, assisting clients with the DEQ Stormwater Handbook, compliance and VPDES compliance inspections of construction projects.
• Conduct watershed studies, TMDL Action Plans, and TMDL project implementation including design of BMP retrofits, stream restoration, shoreline restoration and similar projects.
• Design and inspect traditional and innovative green stormwater infrastructure and SWM BMPs in both urban and rural environments.
• Coordinate with contractors, outside consultants, government agencies, and JMT staff from multiple locations and technical disciplines.
• Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope.
• Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects.
• Develop project specific project plans, Project Management Plans / quality management plans.
• Manage subconsultants.
• Build relationships with client(s) to understand preferences and requirements to set up and execute a quality project.
• Prepare progress reports and review invoices.
• Develop and lead in project status and presentations.
• Assist Section Heads, Office Leaders, and Practice Leaders with the marketing process including SMART Go / No Go decisions, proposal development, and interviews.
• Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1 : 1 meetings, coaching) that supports the growth and development of the team.

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

Required Skills

Required Experience

Preferred Qualifications

Working Conditions

This position follows a hybrid work model, offering a combination of remote and in-office work for flexibility and collaboration. 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.

Note : This job description is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute a contract of employment.

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