Water Resources Design Engineer

SilkRoad; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned firm providing engineering, architecture, IT, and related services to public agencies and private clients across the United States.

The role focuses on engineering design using general principles to interpret, organize, execute and coordinate assignments in a collaborative office setting, with field work as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from ABET accredited program
• 0-5 years of experience in civil engineering or related field
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Written and oral communication skills

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

Skills

Survey data analysis

Hydrologic computations

Stormwater design

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

Essential Functions and rResponsibilities

• 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 an ABET accredited engineering program
• 0-5 years of experience in civil engineering or related field
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Written and oral communication skills

Qualifications Preferred

• 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.