Highway Design Engineer

Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc.

Highway Design Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA +8 locations
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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 #61 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.

    Essential Functions and Responsibilities

    • Perform alternative studies
    • Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects
    • Perform design computations
    • Design projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools
    • Develop construction cost estimates
    • Assist in the preparation of engineering documents for advertisement and construction
    • Assist in the preparation of proposals and client meeting documents
    • 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

    • Proficient in Bentley 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
    • 5+ years of industry experience

    Preferred Experience

    • Engineer-in-training certification
    • Experience working with local clients at the county and state level (SCDOT)
    • Proficient in Bentley GEOPAK and/or 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 25lbs) may be required as needed.

    Benefits

    JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care and other benefits, including:

    • Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
    • Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
    • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
    • Paid Caregiver Leave Program
    • Paid Travel Expenses
    • 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
    • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
    • Career Development, including Educational Reimbursement
    • And more…
    • Benefits | JMT

    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.

  • Qualifications
    • 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)
  • Locations
    Pittsburgh, PA • Allentown, PA • Columbia, SC • McKinney, TX • Longview, TX • Tyler, TX • Shiner, TX • Round Rock, TX • Virginia Beach, VA