Highway Project Engineer

Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc.

Highway Project Engineer

Trenton, NJ +7 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 with limited supervision. Acts as a technical advisor to less experienced engineers.

    Essential Functions and Responsibilities

    • Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope
    • 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
    • Prepare and compile contract plans, specifications and estimates
    • Manage project sub-consultants and in-house support disciplines
    • Develop extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals
    • Prepare proposals as required
    • Attend meetings with clients
    • Coordinate with internal team members to ensure project completion by the defined deadline and established quality
    • Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team.

    Nonessential functions and responsibilities

    • Perform other related duties as assigned

    Required Skills

    • Written and communication skills

    Required Experience

    • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering program
    • 5-10 years’ experience in specialized discipline
    • Proficient in discipline specific design software
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office

    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.

    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.

  • 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
  • Locations
    Lexington, KY • Trenton, NJ • Columbus, OH • Allentown, PA • McKinney, TX • Round Rock, TX • Richmond, VA • Virginia Beach, VA