Water Resources Design Engineer

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,000 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 #59 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position Summary: JMT is seeking an entry level water resources engineer to join their Herndon Team. This position will perform aspects of water resources engineering under the supervision of a registered professional engineer. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Analyze and design storm drainage systems
• Analyze and design stormwater management practices
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analysis
• Develop erosion and sediment control plans
• Perform inspection and assessment of constructed stormwater management practices
• Complete permit applications for state and local agencies
• Utilize general engineering principles and practices daily
• Develop construction cost estimates
• Assist in the preparation of engineering documents for advertisement and construction
• Coordinate with internal team members to ensure project completion by the defined deadline and established quality

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

< br / > < br / > Required Skills < br / >

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong written and oral communication skills

< br / > < br / > Required Experience < br / >

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from ABET accredited engineering program
• 0-5 years' experience

Preferred Experience

• Engineer-in-training certification
• Experience with Microstation and/or AutoCAD
• Experience with HEC-RAS
• Experience with GIS
• Water resources coursework including: hydrology, fluid mechanics, storm drainage design, stormwater management design, and erosion and sediment control design

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 25lbs) 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

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.