Highway Design Engineer

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm in Pittsburgh is seeking a Highway Design Engineer to develop and review highway design alternatives and create 3D roadway designs. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering and possess strong communication skills. This role requires collaboration with internal and external teams to ensure project success while adhering to client specifications.

Qualifications

• Ability to collaborate in a team environment.
• Strong desire to prepare quality plans efficiently.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are paramount.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review highway design alternatives.
• Design projects in accordance with client specifications.
• Assist in the preparation of engineering reports and memos.

Skills

Team collaboration

Quality planning

Communication skills

Time management

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bentley GEOPAK

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Overview

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. This position is not eligible for employer based sponsorship with the exception of 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.

Qualifications

• Proficient in discipline specific design software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Written and oral communication skills