Highway Design Engineer

SilkRoad; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

JMT is seeking a highway design engineer to develop and review highway and roadway designs, estimates, and plans in accordance with client specifications. This role emphasizes collaboration and delivering quality plans on schedule.

Preference for ABET-accredited civil engineering degree and strong communication skills; TN visa sponsorship may apply for qualified candidates. Work is performed mainly in office with potential field exposure as project needs dictate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to collaborate with clients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review highway design alternatives
• Develop plan, profile, and exhibits for internal and external communication
• Design projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using highway design software
• 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
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Team collaboration

Quality focus

Willingness to learn

Knowledge sharing

Excellent communication

Time management

Multi-project management

Client and internal coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from ABET accredited program

Tools

Bentley GEOPAK

OpenRoads Designer

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

JMT is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,800 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.

Position summary: Using general engineering principles to develop highway and roadway designs, estimates, and plans.

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

• Develop and review highway design alternatives
• Develop plan, profile, and exhibits for internal and external communication
• Design projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using highway design software
• 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 or a related field from ABET accredited engineering program
• Written and oral communication skills

Qualifications Preferred

• 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.