Water Resources Design Engineer

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson seeks a Water Resources Design Engineer in Charleston, SC. The role focuses on engineering design using general principles and practices, with support for stormwater management and drainage design.

The candidate will assist with project quantity development, cost estimates, and preparation of engineering documents for bidding and construction, leveraging design software and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• 0–5 years of civil engineering experience.
• Proficient in discipline-specific design software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, aerial photography and other data to support engineering tasks.
• Support watershed delineation, drainage area mapping, and hydrologic computations for stormwater management and drainage design.
• Assist in designing projects per client specs using design software and drawing tools.
• Assist with developing project quantities and construction cost estimates.
• Assist in preparing engineering documents for advertisement and construction.
• Support preparation of stormwater reports, permit exhibits, design calculations, and design narratives.

Skills

Discipline-specific design software

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

ABET‑accredited civil engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Water Resources Design Engineer

Category: Water Resource Engineering

All Locations: Charleston, SC

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

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.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, aerial photography and other topographical or geologic data to support engineering tasks
• Support watershed delineation, drainage area mapping, and hydrologic computations for stormwater management and drainage design
• Assist in designing projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines using design software and drawing tools
• Assist with developing the project quantities and construction cost estimate.
• Assist in the preparation of engineering documents for advertisement and construction
• Support preparation of stormwater reports, permit exhibits, design calculations, and design narratives

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 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
• Related stormwater and drainage design 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.