Highway Design Engineer

Job Description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee‑owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary 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.

Responsible for engineering design by applying general engineering principles and practices to interpret project requirements, organize tasks, and execute and coordinate assignments effectively.

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.

Compensation for this position is $40.00 - $60.00/hourly, commensurate with experience, education and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description.

• 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…

• Perform alternative studies to evaluate project options
• Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography and other topographical or geologic data for project planning
• Perform design calculations and engineering analyses
• Support project design using CAD and other design software, following client specifications and guidelines
• Assist in preparing construction cost estimates
• Assist in the preparation of engineering documents for advertising and construction
• Collaborate with internal team members to ensure project completion by the defined deadline and established quality standards

• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from ABET accredited engineering program
• 0-5 years of experience in highway civil engineering or related field
• Proficient in discipline specific design software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Written and oral communication skills

• Engineer-in-training certification or Professional Engineers License
• NYSDOT, NYCDOT, PANYNJ, NJDOT, NJTA or other agency experience
• Experience working with local clients at the county and state level

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 25lbs) 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.