Construction Engineer – Entry Level

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. in Pittsburgh is seeking an Entry Level Roadway Construction Engineer to apply engineering principles to plan, design and inspect roadway projects.

The role involves reviewing plans, performing field tests, taking measurements, and maintaining records, with opportunities to contribute to public and private sector projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Minimum computer proficiency and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret plans, site layouts, specifications and construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations.
• Performs routine tests on concrete, soils and other materials.
• Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, and elevation of structures, fixtures, grades and pavement to ensure compliance to plans and codes.
• Gathers and maintains record documents.
• Makes field notes and computations.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Driver's license

Motor vehicle

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field

Job description

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 #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

JMT’s Pittsburgh Construction Management Team is seeking an Entry Level Roadway Construction Engineer to be 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.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Review and interpret plans, site layouts, specifications and construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations
• Performs routine tests on concreate, soils and other materials
• Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, and elevation of structures, fixtures, grades and/or pavement to ensure compliance to plans and codes
• Gathers and maintains record documents
• Makes field notes and computations

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Computer proficiency
• Active driver’s license and reliable motor vehicle
• Must successfully complete and pass JMT’s Motor Vehicle screening

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field from an accredited engineering or construction management program

Preferred Experience

• 1-4 years of roadway construction inspection experience
• Client requested certifications

Benefits

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

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• Paid Travel Expenses
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Career Development, including Educational Reimbursement
• And more
• Benefits | JMT

Working Conditions

Work is performed in the field. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.

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.