Entry Level Highway Design Engineer

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson invites recent civil engineering graduates to join its highway design entry level program. You will gain exposure to roadway, drainage, hydraulic modeling, erosion control, traffic control, pavement marking, and signing disciplines.

Immigration sponsorship is not available, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification. This program provides broad experience and a path to professional licensure within a collaborative, employee-owned firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program.
• 0–2 years of experience in civil engineering or related internships.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and strong written/oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform alternative studies and analyze survey data to plan projects.
• Assist design computations and prepare construction cost estimates.
• Develop engineering documents for advertisement and construction.
• Coordinate with team to meet deadlines and quality standards.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Written and oral communication

Education

ABET-accredited degree in civil engineering or related field

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification

Tools

Bentley OpenRoads Designer

HEC-RAS

HY-8

GuideSigns

Job description

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

Our highway design entry level program gives recent engineering graduates the opportunity to learn about the major disciplines that work together to design our state’s highway network. Graduates participating in this program will gain exposure to the roadway, drainage, hydraulic modeling, erosion control, traffic control, pavement marking, and signing disciplines. This exposure provides the opportunity to develop a career with a broad background and practical application of highway engineering without constraining or limiting our team members to just one discipline as they begin their career.

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

• Perform alternative studies
• Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects
• 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

Nonessential Functions And Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, civil technology, or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering program
• 0-2 years of experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Written and oral communication skills

Qualifications Preferred

• Engineer-in-training (EIT) certification
• Related experience/internships
• Experience in discipline-specific design software, i.e., Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD), HEC-RAS, HY-8, GuideSigns, etc.

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.