Highway Design Engineer

Role Details

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 #60 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. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform alternative studies

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

• Perform design computations

• Design roadway 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

• Team-oriented and eager to learn

Required Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Written and oral communication skills

• Proficient in discipline specific design software (AutoCAD or MicroStation)

Required Experience

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

Qualifications Preferred

• Engineer-in-training certification

• Related experience or internship experience

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

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.

Job Competencies

• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving

• Attention-to-detail

• Building Relationship and Teamwork

• Communication

• Creativity and Innovation

• Dependability

• Initiative

• Job Proficiency

• Planning and Organizing/Time Management

If Managing others, these competencies apply:

• Delegation

• Managing Performance

• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving

• Attention-to-detail

• Building Relationship and Teamwork

• Communication

• Creativity and Innovation

• Initiative

• Job Proficiency

• Planning and Organizing/Time Management

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.

Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.