• Water Resources Design Engineer

    Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc. (Washington, DC)


    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. This position is not eligible for employer-based sponsorship with the exception of the TN visa classification.

     

    Position summary: JMT's Washington, D.C. office is looking for a Water Resources Design Engineer with 0-2 years of related design experience to be responsible for engineering design using knowledge of general engineering principles and practices to interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate assignments. Work will be conducted under the supervision of a registered professional engineer. Work will be located in the office but a hybrid work and home schedule is available.

     

    Compensation is $35-45/hour, commensurate with experience, education, and certifications.

     

    Essential functions and responsibilities

     

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

    + Perform storm drainage, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control design, and computations

    + Perform watershed studies, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, and design/inspection of traditional and innovative green stormwater infrastructure and SWM BMPs in both urban and rural environments

    + 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 including engineering drawings, exhibits, and reports

    + 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 ABET accredited engineering program

    + 0-2 years of related intern, co-op, or full-time work experience

    + Excellent written and oral communication skills

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification

    + Experience working in a professional water resources engineering environment

    + Proficiency in discipline specific design software, including TR-55, TR-20, HY-8, FlowMaster, and/or HEC-RAS

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

    + Experience in industry standard CAD software

    + Experience using Microsoft Office

     

    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 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.