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Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,400 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 #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

JMT is seeking a motivated individual who desires increasing responsibilities in designing Water Resources Engineering for a variety of clients, project types and procurement methods. The successful candidate will be well-versed across the Water Resources discipline with demonstrated design experience in drainage and stormwater management design, complex modeling, and erosion and sediment control design with the supporting capabilities to perform a variety of concurrent design tasks in the civil engineering field.

This position will help grow the Water Resources discipline as part of a multi-discipline engineering office with strong transportation resume and clients. Successful candidates will be expected to effectively perform design duties and grow into a management role for a variety of Water Resource related engineering projects. The candidate must have a strong understanding of the existing Virginia stormwater regulations, experience in stormwater and drainage design for Virginia transportation projects, manage and prioritize their time all while demonstrate willingness to work in a group setting with a mix of experience levels.

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 mentor to less experienced engineers.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

+ Develop drainage design and stormwater management design in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using current design software

+ Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects

+ Conduct watershed studies and hydrologic and hydraulic analysis

+ Assist in the preparation of Contract Documents including Scopes, Fees, Plans, Specifications and Cost Estimates

+ Expected to perform daily duties in a collaborative environment with engineers across other disciplines

+ Mentor younger engineers

+ Coordination with contractors, outside consultants, government agencies, and JMT staff from multiple locations and technical disciplines

+ Assist in construction phase service requests from the client or contractor

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

+ Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

+ Knowledge and design experience in linear drainage, stormwater management and erosion and sediment control design, complex modeling across several programs and site plan developments for state and Hampton Roads municipalities

+ Proficiency in Microstation OpenRoads Designer, HEC-RAS, and PCSWMM

+ Ability to progress designs with multiple concurrent projects

+ Excellent written and oral communication skills, which includes Microsoft Office products

+ Demonstrate time management while providing a quality deliverable within budget

Required Experience

+ Virginia Professional Engineer License

+ Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering program

+ 6-9 years of experience in general civil design, with a focus in Water Resources engineering

+ Previous designs developed in accordance with Virginia’s guidance documents to include VDOT Drainage Manual, State Codes, BMP Clearinghouse and Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook

+ Hydraulic Modeling experience using HEC-RAS and PCSWMM

+ Drainage and Stormwater Management design experience

+ Erosion and Sediment Control design experience

+ Experience working with local clients at the local and state levels

+ DEQ certifications in E&S and Stormwater inspection and or plan review preferred

+ Familiarity with VDOT and Locally Administered Project (LAP) requirements and protocols preferred

+ Project Management experience preferred

Working Conditions

This is an in-office work opportunity with some requirements to field visits. 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 occasions 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.

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.

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