Water Resources Project Engineer I

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson seeks a Water Resources Engineer in South Carolina to lead design and coordination of stormwater projects. You will analyze hydrologic data and develop conveyance systems in line with project criteria.

Responsibilities include preparing reports and permit documents, coordinating with clients and agencies, and mentoring junior staff to ensure quality deliverables.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited civil engineering degree required.
• 5–10 years civil engineering experience with water resources and related infrastructure.
• SC Professional Engineer licensure or eligibility within 6 months of hire.
• Proficiency with CAD, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software, and MS Office.
• Strong written and oral communication with project teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, and topographic data to support water resources assignments.
• Perform watershed delineations, drainage area mapping, hydrologic computations, and hydraulic analyses to establish design criteria.
• Design stormwater management systems and related water resources infrastructure.
• Use modeling, design software, and drawing tools to develop calculations and layouts.
• Prepare stormwater reports, permit exhibits, design narratives, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare engineering documents for permitting, bidding, and construction; include plans, specs, quantities, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with clients, permitting agencies, subconsultants, and internal teams.
• Attend meetings, document decisions, and support follow-up coordination.
• Perform quality reviews of calculations and design documents.
• Provide technical guidance to junior staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Team coordination

Analytical thinking

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer license (SC) or eligibility within 6 months

Tools

CAD

Hydrologic/ Hydraulic modeling software

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 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

Qualifications

• 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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