Highway Project Engineer Richmond, VA

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,400 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 #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

JMT's Richmond Highways Team is seeking an experienced 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.

• Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope.
• Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects.
• Design projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools, the successful candidate must be proficient in Micro Station and Open Roads 3D Modeling.
• Assist in the preparation of engineering documents for advertisement and construction.
• Prepare and compile contract plans, specifications and estimates.
• 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.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Proficient in discipline specific design software, Open Roads 3D Modeling and Micro Station.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong Written and communication skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering program.
• 5-10 years’ experience in specialized discipline.

• Professional Engineer License.
• 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 25 lbs) 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.