Ecological Restoration Design Engineer

Overview

Ecological Restoration Design Engineer – Hunt Valley, MD. Full-Time/Regular position with Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT), a 100% employee-owned consulting firm providing multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, IT, and related services nationwide.

JMT is seeking a motivated mid-level professional to join our Ecological Restoration team, focusing on the design of streams, wetlands, and other ecosystem services. This role supports projects primarily in the Mid-Atlantic region, with opportunities to contribute to projects across JMT's broader geographic footprint. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience assessing and designing restoration projects and supporting Project Managers in delivering services for key regional, local, state, and federal clients.

A strong interest in professional growth and collaboration with multidisciplinary technical teams is highly desirable.

Our team contributes to planning, design, management, implementation, and monitoring of innovative stream and wetland restoration projects, emphasizing sustainable, resilient systems that restore ecological functions and long-term environmental value. Our services include environmental impact assessments, permitting, natural and biological resource evaluations, water resources engineering, and related infrastructure services.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g., H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

• Conduct stream and wetland assessments and support restoration design
• Perform hydrologic modeling using TR-55/TR-20 and the Rational Method
• Perform hydraulic modeling using HEC-RAS
• Collect field data, including stream surveys and sediment sampling
• Evaluate alternatives to support design recommendations
• Review survey reports, mapping, plans, aerial imagery, and topographic/geologic data to support project planning
• Complete design calculations and supporting documentation
• Develop construction cost estimates
• Prepare engineering documents for bid/advertisement and construction
• Coordinate with internal team members to meet schedule and quality expectations

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Compensation for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/hour, commensurate with experience, education, and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. The actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer comprehensive health care coverage and other benefits, including:

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Career Development Programs
• And more...
• Benefits | JMT

• 3-5 years of experience in stream and/or ecological restoration design and mitigation
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, water resources engineering, or a related field
• Proficient in Micro Station and/or AutoCAD
• Understanding of Stream Design Principles (Rosgen, Legacy Sediment Removal, Process-Based, etc.)
• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Micro Station ORD experience
• ArcGIS Pro experience
• Experience supporting restoration permitting and agency coordination (e.g., USACE/MDE/State/local)
• Engineer-in-Training (EI/EIT) certification or the ability to sit for the exam within 1 year

Work is performed within a general office environment 90% of the time. The work is generally sedentary but may require occasional standing and walking. Field work is required on occasion and may be conducted outside in adverse weather. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required. Travel will be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity 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.