WaterWastewater Design Engineer

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. is hiring a civil engineer to apply general engineering principles to interpret, organize, and coordinate design assignments.

The role supports project work across public and private clients nationwide, contributing to accurate calculations, drawings, and documents. The ideal candidate will have an ABET-accredited civil engineering degree and up to 5 years of experience, with proficiency in major design software and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 0-5 years of civil engineering or related experience.
• Must pass JMT motor vehicle screening.

Responsibilities

• Assist with alternative studies.
• Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial data and other topographical/geologic data.
• Perform design computations.
• Identify calculations, drawings, quantities, cost estimates, RFIs, comments, and construction documents.
• Assist in designing projects per client specifications using design software and drawing tools.
• Assist with developing project quantities for construction cost estimates.
• Assist in preparing engineering documents for advertisement and construction.

Skills

Civil 3D

OpenRoads

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

Written & oral communication

Education

ABET-accredited civil engineering degree

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.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Essential functions and responsibilities:

• Assist with alternative studies
• Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography and other topographical or geologic data to complete a task
• Perform design computations
• Identify calculations, drawings, quantities, cost estimates, RFIs, comments, and construction documents.
• Assist in designing projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools
• Assist with developing the project quantities for construction cost estimate.
• Assist in the preparation of engineering documents for advertisement and construction

Nonessential functions and responsibilities:

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Proficient in discipline specific design software (Civil 3D, OpenRoads, MicroStation)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Written and oral communication skills

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from ABET accredited engineering program
• 0-5 years of experience in civil engineering or related field
• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening

Qualifications preferred:

• Engineer-in-training certification
• Related experience
• 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.

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.