Highway Project Engineer I

Highway Engineering

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 with limited supervision. Acts as a technical advisor to less experienced engineers.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Lead the project development process for roadway/highway projects
• Analyze project requirements and information to develop accurate deliverables for submittal
• Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, aerial photography and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects/tasks
• Perform design computations
• Design projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools, i.e. Bentley ORD
• Develop or review the construction cost estimate
• Prepare and compile contract plans, specifications and estimates
• Attend meetings with clients and assist taking meeting minutes
• Coordinate with other disciplines and understand how they fit into the project and design
• Quality review of project design in accordance with the Project Management Plan
• Technical oversight and guidance/support of Design Engineers within department
• Coordinate with internal and external team members to ensure project completion by the defined deadline and established quality

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned to help meet the goals and objectives of the

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program
• Professional Engineer License (Texas)
• 5-10 years' experience in specialized discipline
• Proficient in discipline specific design software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Written and communication skills

Qualifications Preferred

• 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 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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