Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 1,800 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 #51 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms. JMT's Highways team is seeking a Highway Project Engineer to be 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. The successful candidate will have the option to sit in our Philadelphia, Ft. Washington, or Allentown, Pennsylvania office. As a condition of employment, hire will be required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Proof of vaccination will need to be submitted as part of the interview/hiring process.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Design and Oversee plans, estimates and specifications for compliance with PennDOT, The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, and the city of Philadelphia's guidelines and standards
Develop construction documents including all aspects of highway and site design (geometrics, details, ADA criteria, roadway profiles, utility design and coordination, pavement markings, and maintenance of traffic, signage)
Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects
Perform design computations
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 Skills
Proficiency in Bentley MicroStation, InRoads and OpenRoads Designer
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Strong verbal and written and communication skills
Required Experience
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering program
3-10 years' experience in Highway Engineering
Preferred Experience
Professional Engineer License
Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D
Proficiency with Bentley OpenRoads Designer
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.
Job Competencies
Adaptability
Analytical Thinking /Problem Solving
Client Focus
Coaching
Delegation
Job Proficiency
Quality Service
Results-Oriented
Managerial Competencies, if Applicable
Managing Performance
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.
