Highway Project Engineer I

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 Columbus Highways Team is seeking an experienced Project Engineer I 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.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects

Perform design computations

Design projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools, the successful candidate must be proficient in MicroStation and OpenRoads 3D Modeling

Develop or review the construction cost estimate.

Prepare and compile contract plans, specifications and estimates

Attend meetings with clients and assist taking meeting minutes

Coordinate with internal team members to ensure project completion by the defined deadline and established quality

Manage project sub-consultants and in-house support 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

Assist in the preparation of engineering documents for advertisement and construction

Develop extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals

Prepare proposals as required

Analyze project requirements and information from alternative studies to develop an accurate report for submittal.

Quality review of project design in accordance with the Project Management Plan.

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

Proficient in discipline specific design software, OpenRoads 3D Modeling and MicroStation

Experience with ODOT design programs as well as other industry leading engineering software

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Strong Written and communication skills

Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening

Required Experience

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering program

Ohio Professional Engineer License

5 - 10 years’ experience in specialized discipline

Proficient in discipline specific software

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Written and communication skills

Qualifications Preferred

Experience working with local clients at the county and state level

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 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.