Highway Project Engineer I

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson • Full-time • Greater Lexington Area, US • 1w ago

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 #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position summary: The successful candidate will report to our Lexington Office and will be responsible for engineering design using knowledge of general engineering principles and practices to interpret, organize, execute and coordinate assignments with limited supervision.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

Analyze project requirements and information from alternative studies to develop an accurate report for submittal.
Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects/tasks
Perform design computations
Design projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools
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 other disciplines and understand how they fit into the project and design.
Quality review of project design in accordance with the Project Management Plan.
Technical oversight and guidance/support of Design Engineers within department

Nonessential Functions And Responsibilities

Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

Proficient in roadway design software (GEOPAK and/or OpenRoads)
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Required Experience

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering program
5-10 years’ experience in highway design and engineering
KY Professional Engineer License preferred
Experience working with KYTC, and local clients at the county and state level preferred
Proficient in discipline specific design software
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Written and oral communication skills

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.

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