Water Resources Project Engineer I

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

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. is seeking a Civil Engineer with 5–8 years of water resources experience to join our Philadelphia-area team.

You will apply design standards, perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, and design stormwater systems and related infrastructure. You will coordinate with clients and project teams, develop technical reports and construction documents, and help ensure quality designs that meet schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensed in PA or eligible within 6 months.
• 5–8 years of civil engineering experience with water resources focus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of stormwater, drainage, erosion control, and permitting criteria.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Apply Federal, State, and local design standards to water resources projects.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and design stormwater systems.
• Prepare permit applications, technical reports, and construction documents.
• Coordinate with disciplines, clients, and project teams to meet schedules.
• Perform quality reviews on design documents and communicate effectively.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (ABET-accredited)

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.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Manage multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Apply Federal, State, and local design standards and regulatory requirements to water resources projects
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, including watershed/drainage area delineation, land cover, and time of concentration calculations
• Design stormwater management and drainage systems, including stormwater control measures (SCMs), green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) and conveyance systems.
• Prepare Post-Construction Stormwater Management and Erosion & Sediment Control plans, calculations, and details
• Prepare permit applications and supporting documentation for State and local agencies
• Develop technical reports, specifications, quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and construction documents
• Coordinate with other disciplines, clients, and project team members to resolve design issues and meet project schedules
• Perform quality reviews and support the delivery of accurate, complete design documents
• Communicate effectively through technical writing, meetings, and coordination with project teams and clients

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Proficiency with discipline-specific software, such as CAD, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering program
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensed in the Pennsylvania or ability to obtain licensure within 6 months of hire
• 5-8 years of experience in civil engineering, with demonstrated experience in water resources, stormwater management, drainage design, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, or related infrastructure projects
• 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 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.