Highway Project Engineer I Richmond, VA

Clark Nexsen Industrial; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson in Richmond, Virginia, is seeking an experienced Project Engineer who will take on engineering design responsibilities, using established principles to manage project phases and team coordination. The role requires proficiency in design software including MicroStation and OpenRoads 3D Modeling, as well as a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.

Ideal candidates should possess 5 to 10 years of relevant experience and exhibit strong communication skills. This position primarily involves work in an office environment with occasional fieldwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field.
• 5-10 years' experience in specialized discipline.
• Proficient in relevant design software.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate engineering work phases.
• Analyze surveys, maps, and design specification.
• Prepare engineering documents for construction and advertisement.
• Manage project sub-consultants and support disciplines.

Skills

MicroStation

OpenRoads 3D Modeling

Microsoft Office

Strong written communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field from an ABET accredited program

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.

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
• 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
• 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.

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.