Highway Project Engineer I

JMT; Moraine (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Highway Project Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in civil engineering to manage various phases of highway projects, ensuring adherence to client specifications and guidelines. Your proficiency in design software such as MicroStation and OpenRoads 3D Modeling will be crucial as you conduct detailed analyses, prepare engineering documents, and coordinate with clients and team members. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while working in a supportive environment dedicated to professional growth and excellence.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in specialized discipline required.
• Proficiency in OpenRoads 3D Modeling and MicroStation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate engineering work phases for major projects.
• Analyze data to plan projects and perform design computations.
• Prepare engineering documents and manage project sub-consultants.

Skills

OpenRoads 3D Modeling

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

Written and Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Ohio Professional Engineer License

Tools

ODOT design programs

Engineering software

Job description

Highway Project Engineer

Highway Engineering

Columbus, OH • ID: 23070 • Full-Time/Regular

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,300 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 #61 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

JMT's Columbus Highways Team is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to be responsible for engineering design using knowledge of general engineering principles and practices to interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate assignments with limited supervision. Acts as a technical advisor to less experienced engineers.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Plan, schedule, conduct, or coordinate detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope.
2. Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects.
3. Perform design computations.
4. Design projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools; the successful candidate must be proficient in MicroStation and OpenRoads 3D Modeling.
5. Develop construction cost estimates.
6. Assist in the preparation of engineering documents for advertisement and construction.
7. Prepare and compile contract plans, specifications, and estimates.
8. Manage project sub-consultants and in-house support disciplines.
9. Develop extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals.
10. Prepare proposals as required.
11. Attend meetings with clients.
12. Coordinate with internal team members to ensure project completion by the defined deadline and established quality.

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills

1. Proficient in discipline-specific design software, OpenRoads 3D Modeling, and MicroStation.
2. Experience with ODOT design programs as well as other industry-leading engineering software.
3. Proficient in Microsoft Office.
4. Strong written and communication skills.

Required Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering program.
2. Ohio Professional Engineer License.
3. 10 years’ experience in specialized discipline.

Qualifications Preferred

1. Professional Engineer License.
2. 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 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.