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.
A career-minded Water/Wastewater engineer, looking towards advancement, is needed to join JMT's fast growing Water/Wastewater consultant engineering practice in Richmond, Virginia. Employee may plan and lead engineering tasks and projects in the water/wastewater field through working knowledge of applicable design criteria, regulatory requirements, standards and processes; manage multiple design projects, manage preparation and updating of project schedules; develop, analyze and document critical design elements; coordinate the efforts of a design team to determine requirements and incorporate feedback. The selected candidate will become part of an established team of engineers working on exciting sewershed study and rehabilitation, wastewater collection, water distribution, and pump station projects in the Mid-Atlantic region. Employee is expected to provide quality engineering evaluation and design services efficiently to support the project team's objective and provide customer satisfaction on all projects.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Design responsibilities and project management
Working closely with a design team to develop construction plans and specifications for various design projects
Some business development activities such as proposal writing and project interviews
Developing scopes of work, conceptual designs and preliminary engineering studies; conceiving and implementing field investigation programs, sub-contractor management, as well as coordination of design disciplines in final design projects
Participating in and overseeing construction phase engineering services
Coordinating with clients, contractors, outside consultants, government agencies and firm staff
Flexibility to support time-critical report development and production to meet demanding schedules
Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities
Required Skills
Candidates must have the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-production office environment, build successful team relationships and maintain positive coworker interactions
Candidates must demonstrate familiarity with hydraulic calculations, sanitary collection sewer design and rehabilitation, water distribution design, engineering economics, preparation of specifications and engineering report writing
Candidates must demonstrate organized practices, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and have flexibility to support time-critical report development and production in order to meet demanding schedules
Candidates should have a firm grasp of general heavy construction principles; operations-related experience is considered a plus
Applicant should demonstrate strong team-building skills, and ideally experience operating in a regional-office environment
Candidate should be able to present technical writing products to internal team and client
NASSCO certifications preferred: MACP, PACP and LACP
Strong computer skills are required: Familiarity with MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint is needed. Candidate must also be able to produce engineering plans in AutoCAD Civil 3D and or MicroStation. Familiarity with WaterGems, SewerCAD, Revit, ArcGIS and other software a plus.
Required Experience
5-10 years' experience in a consulting engineering environment
A bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an ABET accredited university
Engineering-In-Training (EIT) or, Professional Engineering License preferred in the state of Virginia
A working knowledge of Federal, State and local jurisdiction permitting regulations
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) literacy (AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.)
Working Conditions
85-95% of the work is performed within a general office environment with the remainder of the time in the field. 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.
Job Competencies
Adaptability
Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving
Client Focus
Coaching
Delegation
Job Proficiency
Quality Service
Results-Oriented
Managerial Competencies, if Applicable
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.
