• Structural Project Engineer I

    Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc. (Syracuse, NY)


    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.

     

    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

     

    JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:

     

    + Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

    + Company paid Life and Disability Insurance

    + Paid Time Off

    + Paid Holidays

    + Paid Caregiver Leave Program

    + 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)

    + Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

    + Career Development Programs

    + And more…

    + Benefits | JMT (https://jmt.com/careers/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

     

    + Perform other related duties as assigned

     

    Required SkillsRequired Experience

     

    + Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering program AND a minimum of 6 years’ experience in transportation structures or another related field

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    + 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

    + Experience working with local clients at the county and state level

     

    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.

     

    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.