Bridge Project Engineer I

Johnson,-Mirmiran-; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401k retirement plan

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is a 100% employee-owned engineering firm with over 2,800 professionals. We seek a civil engineer to lead design efforts, coordinate project teams, and ensure quality across multiple projects in the United States.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in civil engineering (ABET-accredited), 5–10 years’ experience, and a PE license, with proficiency in discipline-specific design software and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited program.
• 5–10 years’ experience in a specialized discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate detailed phases of engineering work for projects.
• Analyze survey data and drawings to plan projects.
• Design projects to client specifications using design software.

Skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Education

ABET-accredited civil engineering degree

Tools

Discipline-specific design software

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. Acts as a technical advisor to less experienced engineers.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• 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
• Design projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools
• Assist in the preparation of engineering documents for advertisement and construction
• Prepare and compile contract plans, specifications and estimates
• Manage project sub-consultants and in-house support disciplines
• Develop extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals
• Prepare proposals as required
• Attend meetings with clients
• Coordinate with internal team members to ensure project completion by the defined deadline and established quality
• Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering program
• 5-10 years’ experience in specialized discipline
• Professional Engineer License
• Proficient in discipline specific design software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Written and communication skills

Preferred Experience

• Experience 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.

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)

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.