Highway Design Engineer

Job Description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,000 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 #60 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

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

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

Develop and review highway design alternativesDevelop 3D roadway design modelsDevelop plan, profile, and exhibits for internal and external communicationDesign projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using highway design softwareDevelop construction cost estimatesAssist in the preparation of engineering reports and memosAssist in the preparation of proposalsAttend meetings with clientsCoordinate 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 environmentStrong desire to prepare quality plans efficientlyWillingness to learn and desire to teachShare working knowledge of best practicesExcellent written and oral communication skills are paramountStrong sense of time management and ability to prioritize tasksWillingness to support the design and production of plansAbility to manage concurrent projectsProficient with Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel & Outlook. MS Project)

Required Experience

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from ABET accredited engineering programWritten and oral communication skills

Qualifications Preferred

Engineer-in-training certificationRelated experienceExperience working with local clients at the county and state levelProficient in Microsoft OfficeProficient 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 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.