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Highway Design Engineer - Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc.
Fort Washington, Pennsylvania
Posted: Apr 07, 2022 06:53

Job Description

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 has been delivering infrastructure projects for the City of Philadelphia and other city agencies since 2007 and we enjoy a successful track record and reputation as a leader in local infrastructure design and knowledge.

The Design Engineer is 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

  • Design and Oversee plans, estimates and specifications for compliance with FHWA, PennDOT 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)

  • Perform design computations

  • 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

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

  • Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office

  • Proficient in AutoCAD and Civil 3D

  • Proficient in Microstation and InRoads and/or OpenRoads

Required Experience

  • Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited engineering program

  • Minimum of 3 years of transportation engineering experience, related to highways, urban streetscapes and roadway rehabilitation type projects

  • Engineer-in-training certification

  • Experience working with the city of Philadelphia, PennDOT, and other local clients

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

  • Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving

  • Attention-to-detail

  • Building Relationship and Teamwork

  • Communication

  • Creativity and Innovation

  • Dependability

  • Initiative

  • Job Proficiency

  • Planning and Organizing/Time Management

Managerial Competencies, if applicable

  • 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.



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Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc.

Fort Washington, Pennsylvania