Highway Design Engineer

JMT; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm based in New Jersey is seeking a Highway Design Engineer responsible for engineering design, project analysis, and client-oriented design tasks. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering and offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth. Join a motivated team to contribute to impactful engineering projects.

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of experience in highway civil engineering.
• Proficient in discipline-specific design software.
• Written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform alternative studies and analyze survey data.
• Design projects to client specifications using design software.
• Develop construction cost estimates.

Skills

Communication

Design Software Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Highway Design Engineer

Highway Engineering

Trenton, NJ • ID: 23538 • Full-Time/Regular

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: Responsible for engineering design using knowledge of general engineering principles and practices to interpret, organize, execute and coordinate assignments. This position is not eligible for employer based sponsorship with the exception of 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 Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from ABET accredited engineering program
• 0-5 years of experience in highway civil engineering or related field
• Proficient in discipline specific design software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Written and oral communication skills

Qualifications preferred

• Engineer-in-training certification or Professional Engineers License
• NJDOT, NJTA or other agency 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 25lbs) 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.