• Highway Design Engineer

    Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc. (Virginia Beach, VA)


    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: Responsible for engineering design using knowledge of general engineering principles and practices to interpret, organize, execute and coordinate assignments. This position is not eligible for employer based sponsorship with the exception of the TN visa classification.

     

    Essential Functions and Responsibilities

     

    + Perform alternative studies

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

    + Layout of highway and roadway design elements including roadways, sidewalks, open and closed drainage design and traffic relate items

    + 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

    + 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 Skills

    + Proficient in discipline specific design software

    + Proficient in Microsoft Office

    + Written and oral communication skills

    Required Experience

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

    + 2-5 years of experience

    Qualifications Preferred

    + Engineer-in-training certification

    + Related experience

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

     

    Working Conditions

     

    Work is generally performed within an office environment. 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 25lbs) 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.