Highway Project Engineer I

JMT; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson in Richmond, VA seeks a Project Engineer to join the Highways Team. You will apply general engineering principles to interpret, organize, and coordinate design assignments with limited supervision, acting as a technical advisor to junior staff.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $100,000.00–$130,000.00, commensurate with experience and credentials, and requires a ABET-accredited civil engineering degree and 5–10 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in a specialized civil engineering discipline.
• Professional licensure is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of engineering work for a major project or a project of moderate scope.
• Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, and topographical data to plan projects.
• Perform design computations and ensure designs meet client specifications.
• Develop construction cost estimates and prepare contract plans, specs and estimates.
• Coordinate with sub-consultants and internal teams to ensure timely project completion.

Skills

Written communication

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited civil engineering program

Tools

OpenRoads 3D Modeling

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

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.

JMT's Richmond 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.

Compensation for this position is $100,000.00 - $130,000.00, 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

• 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
• 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, the successful candidate must be proficient in MicroStation and OpenRoads 3D Modeling
• Develop construction cost estimates
• Assist in the preparation of engineering documents for advertisement and construction
• Prepare and compile contract plans, specifications and estimates
• Manage project sub-consultants and in-house support disciplines
• Develop extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals
• Prepare proposals as required
• 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

• Proficient in discipline specific design software, OpenRoads 3D Modeling and MicroStation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong Written and communication skills

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering program
• 5-10 years’ experience in specialized discipline

Qualifications Preferred

• Professional Engineer License
• 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.

Benefits

• 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)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Career Development Programs
• And more…

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.