Water/Wastewater Project Engineer I

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Engineer I in San Antonio, TX. This full-time position focuses on engineering design using standard principles with limited supervision and collaboration across disciplines.

Required are a ABET-accredited civil engineering degree and 6–10 years in civil engineering, notably water/wastewater pipelines. Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation and MS Office is essential, with strong communication skills emphasized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 6–10 years of civil engineering experience, especially water/wastewater pipelines.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with budget and cost estimates is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project requirements and prepare submittal reports.
• Review survey data, maps, drawings, and topographic data for planning.
• Perform design computations and develop construction cost estimates.
• Create and review contract plans and specifications for advertisement and construction.
• Attend client meetings and document minutes.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and ensure design scope alignment.
• Perform quality reviews per the Project Management Plan.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance within the department.

Skills

Strong communication

Microsoft Office

Education

ABET-accredited civil engineering program

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

ArcGIS

MS Project

Job description

Water/Wastewater Project Engineer I

Category

Water/ Waste Water Engineering

All Locations

San Antonio, TX

Tracking Code

26388

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

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.

Why JMT:

Our Texas presence is growing with a new focus on the water/wastewater market to complement what JMT is doing in other parts of our footprint. In San Antonio, we are located in a brand new office space full of building amenities (such as a gym, a renovated cafe on site, 24-hour security and a parking garage). We are located on the northwest side of San Antonio, a vibrant area with quick access to many key corridors.

JMT, a company with offices in multiple states, fosters a collaborative culture that promotes our employees and values morale to bring the employee-owned accountability of a firm invested in every assignment, the technical depth of a multidisciplinary team, and the project delivery fortitude needed to provide consistent support across a broad range of client needs. Come and see what we are all about!

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 project requirements and information from alternative studies to develop an accurate report for submittal
• Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, aerial photography and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects/tasks
• Perform design computations
• 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 construction cost estimates for advertisement and construction
• Attend meetings with clients and assist by taking meeting minutes
• Coordinate with other disciplines and understand how they fit into the project and design scope of work
• Quality review of project design in accordance with the Project Management Plan
• Technical oversight and guidance/support of Design Engineers within department

Nonessential functions and responsibilities:

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field from ABET accredited engineering program
• 6-10 years of experience in the field of civil engineering
  • Experience in water and wastewater linear pipeline design required
• Proficient in discipline specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Qualifications preferred:

• Professional Engineer License (State of Texas or ability to obtain reciprocity within 1 year of hire date)
• Experience working with local clients at the city, county, and state level
• Experience with ArcGIS
• Experience with MS Project

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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