Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,300 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #62 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

JMT is seeking a Design Engineer who will be part of a design team responsible for various transportation projects/tasks which utilizing knowledge of general highway and traffic engineering principles as well as practices to interpret, organize, execute and coordinate assignments.

Position summary: Using general engineering principles to develop highway and roadway designs, estimates, and plans.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Develop and review highway design alternatives
• Develop 3D roadway design models
• Develop plan, profile, and exhibits for internal and external communication
• Design projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using highway design software
• Develop construction cost estimates
• Assist in the preparation of engineering reports and memos
• Assist in the preparation of proposals
• Attend meetings with clients
• Coordinate with internal team members to ensure project completion by the defined deadline and established quality

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Ability to collaborate in a team environment
• Strong desire to prepare quality plans efficiently
• Willingness to learn and desire to teach
• Share working knowledge of best practices
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are paramount
• Strong sense of time management and ability to prioritize tasks
• Willingness to support the design and production of plans
• Ability to manage concurrent projects
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel & Outlook. MS Project)
• Client requested certifications
• Strong Computer proficiency
• Active driver's license
• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from ABET accredited engineering program
• Written and oral communication skills
• 2-5 years of experience

Qualifications Preferred

• Engineer-in-training certification
• Related experience
• Experience working with local clients at the county and state level
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Proficient in Bentley OpenRoads Designer and other industry-related software

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.

JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.

• Ability to collaborate in a team environment
• Strong desire to prepare quality plans efficiently
• Willingness to learn and desire to teach
• Share working knowledge of best practices
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are paramount
• Strong sense of time management and ability to prioritize tasks
• Willingness to support the design and production of plans
• Ability to manage concurrent projects
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel & Outlook. MS Project)
• Client requested certifications
• Strong Computer proficiency
• Active driver's license
• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening