Highway Design Engineer

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,300 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 #61 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position summary : Responsible for engineering design using knowledge of general engineering principles and practices to interpret, organize, execute and coordinate assignments.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Development of schematic design and PS&E in Texas
• Perform alternative studies
• Organize and coordinate design elements with teaming partners
• Analyze survey data, maps, drawings, 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 MicroStation, Geopak, or ORD
• 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
• Support other teams when needed to accomplish company milestones

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Ability to collaborate in a team environment
• Strong desire to prepare quality plans efficiently
• Willingness to learn and desire to teach
• Share working knowledge of best practices
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are paramount
• Strong sense of time management and ability to prioritize tasks
• Willingness to support the design and production of plans
• Ability to manage concurrent projects
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel & Outlook. MS Project)

Required Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
• Engineer in Training (Texas)
• 0-5 years of Highway Design
• Experience with establishing project specific design criteria meeting Client standards
• Ability to use MicroStation, Geopak and / or OpenRoads Designer to generate roadway horizontal and vertical alignments
• Experience with design and development of cross sections, and / or 3D models
• Experience with utilizing the TMUTCD to develop traffic control plans, and signing and marking layouts
• Experience with design and preparation of SW3P plans
• Experience generating plans, specifications, and estimates for highway / roadway projects for TxDOT and other government agencies
• Experience 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.

J MT 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.

• Ability to collaborate in a team environment
• Strong desire to prepare quality plans efficiently
• Willingness to learn and desire to teach
• Share working knowledge of best practices
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are paramount
• Strong sense of time management and ability to prioritize tasks
• Willingness to support the design and production of plans
• Ability to manage concurrent projects
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel & Outlook. MS Project)
5 days ago