Structural Project Engineer
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, currently ranked #61 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
Position Summary: The successful candidate will be responsible for designing bridge and transportation structure projects of varying complexity in accordance with AASHTO, NYSDOT and client specifications; designing other non-transportation structures; preparing and checking plans prepared by others for conformance with specifications and standards; designing and detailing structural components; and preparing construction cost estimates and specifications. The successful candidate will use knowledge of general engineering principles and practices to interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate assignments with limited supervision and will act as a technical advisor to less experienced engineers.
Compensation is $45.00 - $55.00/hour, commensurate with experience, education, and certifications.
Benefits
**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
**Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities **
Required Skills
Required Experience
OR
Possess a New York State issued Professional Engineer’s License with current registration AND a minimum of 4 years’ experience in transportation structures or another related field
Proficient in discipline specific design software
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Written and communication skills
**Preferred Experience **
Working Conditions
Work is performed within a general office environment 75% 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.