Highway Design Engineer

Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is seeking an engineer to design and coordinate civil engineering projects. The role requires interpreting general engineering principles, with immigration sponsorship not available except for TN visa eligibility.

Compensation ranges from $80,000.00 to $110,000.00, depending on experience, education, and certifications. The candidate will join a 100% employee-owned firm offering strong health care coverage and benefits.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited civil engineering degree required.
• 2–5 years of experience preferred.
• Proficient in discipline-specific design software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography and other geologic data to plan projects.
• Layout of highway and roadway design elements including roadways, sidewalks, open and closed drainage design and traffic related items.
• Design projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools.
• 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.

Skills

Discipline-specific design software

Microsoft Office

Written and oral communication

Education

ABET-accredited civil engineering degree

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:

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.

Compensation for this position is $80,000.00 - $110,000.00, commensurate with experience, education and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects
• Layout of highway and roadway design elements including roadways, sidewalks, open and closed drainage design and traffic relate items
• Design projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools
• 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

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

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from ABET accredited engineering program
• 2-5 years of experience

Qualifications Preferred

• Related experience
• Experience working with local clients at the county and state level

Working Conditions

Work is generally performed within an office environment. 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.

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

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)

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.