Water Resources Project Engineer I

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. is seeking a civil engineer with 5–10 years of water resources experience to support stormwater design, hydrologic analyses, and drainage projects in the Charleston area.

You will interpret data, develop deliverables, and coordinate with clients and subconsultants. The ideal candidate holds an ABET-accredited civil engineering degree, is licensed as a Professional Engineer in South Carolina or eligible to obtain licensure within six months, and is proficient

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited civil engineering program required.
• 5–10 years of civil engineering experience with water resources focus.
• Professional Engineer license in SC or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Proficiency with CAD, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software, and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of stormwater, drainage, erosion control, permitting, and design criteria.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze survey data, maps, and topographic data to support water resources projects.
• Perform watershed delineations, drainage analysis, and hydrologic computations.
• Design stormwater systems, culverts, and related water resources infrastructure.
• Develop calculations, layouts, and design exhibits using modeling tools.
• Prepare stormwater reports, permit exhibits, and design narratives.
• Coordinate with clients, agencies, subconsultants, and internal teams.
• Attend meetings, document decisions, and support project delivery.
• Perform quality reviews of calculations and documents.

Skills

Communication skills

Project coordination

Client coordination

Education

ABET-accredited civil engineering program

Tools

CAD

Hydrologic/Hydraulic modeling software

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.

Position summary:

Responsible for engineering design using knowledge of general engineering principles and practices to interpret, organize, execute and coordinate assignments with limited supervision.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, aerial photography, as-built information, and other topographic data to support water resources engineering assignments
• Perform watershed delineations, drainage area mapping, hydrologic computations, and hydraulic analyses to establish design criteria and evaluate stormwater, drainage, flood mitigation, and water quality needs
• Design stormwater management systems, drainage improvements, best management practices, culverts, conveyance systems, and related water resources infrastructure in accordance with established project criteria
• Use discipline-specific modeling, design software, and drawing tools to develop calculations, layouts, exhibits, and other technical design materials
• Prepare and review stormwater reports, permit exhibits, technical memoranda, design narratives, and supporting documentation for project approvals
• Prepare engineering documents for permitting, bidding, advertisement, and construction, including plans, specifications, quantities, cost estimates, and related technical materials
• Coordinate with clients, permitting agencies, subconsultants, and internal design disciplines to support project delivery and resolve technical issues
• Attend project and client meetings, document key discussion items and decisions, and support follow-up coordination for assigned water resources tasks
• Perform quality reviews of calculations, reports, exhibits, and design documents in accordance with the Project Management Plan and applicable technical standards
• Provide technical guidance, task coordination, and review support to Design Engineers and junior staff within the department

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
• 5-10 years’ experience in civil engineering, with demonstrated experience in water resources, stormwater management, drainage design, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, or related infrastructure projects
• Professional Engineer licensed in the State of South Carolina or the ability to obtain licensure within 6 months of hire
• Proficiency with discipline-specific design, modeling, and production tools used to support water resources engineering, such as CAD, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software, and Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of applicable stormwater, drainage, erosion control, permitting, and design criteria
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to coordinate with project teams, clients, agencies, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications Preferred

• Experience with GIS
• 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.

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