Water Resources Project Engineer I

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. is seeking an experienced engineer in Richmond, Virginia, for their Water Resources team. The successful candidate will engage in hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, design stormwater management systems, and ensure project compliance with specifications. Requires a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, a Professional Engineer license, and 5-10 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in design software such as StormWise and HEC-RAS is essential. This role provides opportunities for technical oversight within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years’ experience in water resources or related discipline.
• Experience in drainage and stormwater management design.
• Ability to coordinate with other disciplines on projects.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project requirements for accurate reporting.
• Design projects following client specifications.
• Review and estimate construction costs.

Skills

Hydrologic and Hydraulic analysis

Design software (StormWise, HEC-RAS)

Microsoft Office Suite

Strong writing and communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field

Professional Engineer license

Tools

ORD

AutoCAD Civil3D

Job description

Overview

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 #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position summary: The Water Resources team supports a variety of infrastructure projects throughout Florida. The successful candidate will be well-versed across the water resources discipline with demonstrated design experience in drainage, stormwater management design, H&H modeling, and permitting. The successful candidate will be responsible for engineering design using knowledge of general engineering principles and practices to interpret, organize, execute and coordinate assignments with limited supervision and acting as a technical advisor to junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project requirements and information from alternative studies to develop an accurate report for submittal
• Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects/tasks
• Perform Hydrologic and Hydraulic analysis
• Design projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools
• Develop or review the construction cost estimate
• Prepare and compile contract plans, specifications and estimates
• Attend meetings with clients and assist taking meeting minutes
• Coordinate with other disciplines and understand how they fit into the project and design
• Quality review of project design in accordance with the Project Management Plan
• Technical oversight and guidance/support of Design Engineers within department

Additional 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 water resources or related discipline
• Professional Engineer license
• Proficient in discipline specific design software such as StormWise (formerly ICPR), HEC-RAS, and other applicable H&H software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong writing and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with local clients at the county and state level
• Proficient with drafting design software such as ORD and AutoCAD Civil3D
• Strong presentation skills

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.