Civil Engineering, Architecture, Consulting

Highway Project Engineer I

Richmond, VAOnsiteFull Time$100,000–$130,000 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

MicroStation
OpenRoads 3D Modeling
highway design
construction cost estimates
engineering documents
contract plans
specifications
estimates
project sub-consultants
extra work order requests

Nice to have

general engineering principles

Role summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT), an employee-owned consulting firm, is seeking an experienced Project Engineer for its Richmond Highways Team. This role involves engineering design using general engineering principles, with limited supervision. Responsibilities include planning and coordinating project phases, analyzing survey data, performing design computations, and designing projects using MicroStation and OpenRoads 3D Modeling. The engineer will also develop construction cost estimates, prepare engineering documents for advertisement and construction, manage sub-consultants, and prepare proposals. The position requires strong technical and project management skills to ensure project completion by deadlines and quality standards.

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.

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.

Compensation for this position is $100,000.00 - $130,000.00, commensurate with experience, education and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

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
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 construction cost estimates
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

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

Perform other related duties as assigned

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