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: JMT is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join its Water Resources team in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania office. This role will lead and perform advanced water resources design for infrastructure projects throughout the region. A key focus will be supporting drainage design for transportation clients, while also contributing to projects that implement green stormwater infrastructure in highly urbanized areas. Working with limited supervision, the successful candidate will plan and coordinate design assignments, serve as a technical advisor, support client coordination, perform quality reviews, and mentor less experienced engineers. The position offers a clear path toward broader technical and project leadership.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Lead the water resources design for multiple concurrent projects and tasks
Plan, schedule, conduct, or coordinate detailed phases of engineering work for a major project or a total project of moderate scope
Serve as a technical advisor for drainage, stormwater management, green stormwater infrastructure, erosion and sediment control, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, permitting, and utility coordination
Identify watersheds and drainage patterns; delineate drainage areas; evaluate soil and land-cover conditions; and complete time-of-concentration and runoff calculations
Design stormwater management practices, drainage networks, pipes, inlets, channels, outfalls, and related green infrastructure improvements
Perform and review hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using TR-55/TR-20, Rational Method, HEC-RAS, SWMM, or comparable tools
Lead the preparation of post-construction stormwater management plans, erosion and sediment control plans, permit applications, technical reports, plans, specifications, quantity takeoffs, and construction cost estimates
Interpret and apply federal, state, and local design standards, regulatory requirements, client specifications, and permitting criteria
Define design parameters, develop and present alternatives, solve complex technical problems, and provide cross-disciplinary and constructability reviews
Assist project managers and section leadership with scope development, task work-hour estimates, schedules, technical risk identification, and resource planning
Lead assigned work to meet task-level schedules and budgets, and communicate progress, risks, and needed corrective actions to the project manager
Coordinate with clients, contractors, outside consultants, utility companies, government agencies, and JMT staff from multiple locations and technical disciplines
Participate in client meetings, presentations, and interviews in support of the project manager and project team
Delegate work to engineers, coordinate project requirements, perform and check design computations, and complete quality reviews in accordance with the Project Management Plan
Mentor and coach less experienced engineers, share technical knowledge and lessons learned, and help improve discipline workflows and standard operating procedures
Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities
Perform other related duties as assigned
Proficiency with water resources design and modeling software, including HEC-RAS and OpenRoads Designer Drainage and Utilities; familiarity with Civil 3D and SWMM or comparable tools
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Strong technical writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills
Ability to organize and lead multiple assignments in a dynamic, team-oriented environment
Working knowledge of related engineering disciplines and constructability considerations
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering program
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Pennsylvania or the ability to obtain Pennsylvania licensure within 6 months of hire
10-12+ years of related experience
Experience supporting Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, municipal, county, or other regional public-agency projects
Experience designing green stormwater infrastructure in highly urbanized environments
Two-dimensional modeling experience using HEC-RAS, SWMM, or a comparable model
Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM), ENV SP, or other relevant discipline certification
Working Conditions
Work is performed within a general office environment 75% 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 occasions 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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