What are the responsibilities and job description for the Highway Project Engineer position at Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson?
Highway Engineering
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 #59 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
A career-minded Highway Engineer, looking towards advancement, is needed to join JMT's Highways Team in its growing DC office. The selected candidate will become part of an established team of engineers working on exciting, high profile, complex, and impactful transportation projects in the DC metropolitan area. They will be responsible for engineering design using knowledge of general engineering principles and practices to interpret, organize, execute and coordinate assignments with limited supervision. The successful candidate will also act as a technical advisor to less experienced engineers. Are you JMT's next Highway Project Engineer?
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Design and oversee plans, estimates and specifications for compliance with DC Department of Transportation (DDOT) and other local agency guidelines and standards
- Develop construction documents including all aspects of highway and site design (geometrics, details, ADA criteria, roadway profiles, utility design and coordination, pavement markings, and maintenance and protection of traffic, signage)
- Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects
- Perform design computations
- 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
- Perform other related duties as assigned
- Proficient in Bentley MicroStation with InRoads and/or Geopak
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Written and communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering program
- 5-10 years' experience in specialized discipline
Preferred Experience
- Professional Engineer License
- Proficient with AutoCAD and Civil 3D
- Proficient with Bentley OpenRoads Designer
- Experience working with local clients at the county and state level
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)
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Career Development, including Educational Reimbursement
- And more...
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.
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