Senior Stormwater Engineer

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.

JMT is seeking a motivated individual who desires increasing responsibilities in designing, managing, and marketing Water Resources Engineering for a variety of clients and project types. The successful candidate will be well‑versed across the water resources discipline with demonstrated design and management experience in drainage and stormwater management design, modeling, and permitting with the supporting capabilities to perform a variety of design tasks in the civil engineering field.

This position will help grow the water resources discipline as part of a multi‑discipline engineering office with strong transportation resume and clients. Successful candidates will be expected to effectively oversee, perform, and manage a variety of water resource related engineering design and permitting projects. There is a significant need for a candidate that understands the existing Virginia stormwater regulations, has experience on stormwater and drainage design for Virginia transportation projects, and can assist local municipalities with MS4 permit compliance and reach their TMDL goals.

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 mentor to less experienced engineers.

• Manages project(s) in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Develop drainage design and stormwater management design in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools.
• Responsible for stormwater management, erosion and sedimentation control / NPDES permitting on transportation and other development projects.
• Conduct watershed studies and hydrologic and hydraulic analysis.
• Prepare Contract Documents including Plans, Specifications and Cost Estimates.
• Design and inspect traditional and innovative green stormwater infrastructure and SWM BMPs in both urban and rural environments.
• Coordination with contractors, outside consultants, government agencies, and JMT staff from multiple locations and technical disciplines.
• 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.
• Develop project specific project plans, Project Management Plans/quality management plan.
• Manage subconsultants.
• Build relationships with client(s) to understand preferences and requirements to set‑up and execute a quality project.
• Prepare progress reports and review invoices.
• Develop and lead in project status and presentations.
• Assist Section Heads, Office Leaders, and Practice Leaders with the marketing process including, SMART Go/No Go decisions, proposal development, and interviews.
• Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Design responsibilities and project engineering skills required.
• Knowledge and design experience in storm drainage design, wetland and waters of the US impacts, stream restoration/stabilization for TMDL credits and compensation, stormwater management, MS4 permit compliance, and erosion and sediment control projects dealing with VDOT, VADEQ and USACE.
• General understanding of Microstation, Open Roads Designer, Civil 3D, GEOPAK/SUDA, Arc GIS, HEC‑RAS and proficiency in MS Word and Excel required.
• Thrive in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment, working on…