Water Resources Project Engineer IIWater Resource EngineeringPittsburgh, PA • Full-Time/RegularJohnson, 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 is seeking a motivated and innovative Water Resources Project Engineer with 8-12 years of design experience to join their Pittsburgh, PA team. The team supports a variety of infrastructure projects throughout the region.
In addition, the team leads several projects focused on implementing Green Stormwater Infrastructure in a highly urbanized area.The Project Engineer will perform various design, permitting, construction support, and inspection tasks. Candidates are expected to be well-versed across the water resources discipline. Demonstrating proficiency in drainage design, grading, erosion and sediment control design, stormwater management design, hydrology, and hydraulic modeling, permitting, utility coordination and clash detection, specification development, and quantity takeoffs.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity for upward mobility in leading and managing tasks.Essential Functions and ResponsibilitiesCandidates must be capable of working on multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced team-oriented environmentCandidates to be familiar with Federal, State and local jurisdiction design standards and regulatory requirementsCandidates need to understand the project lifecycle and design phases. They are expected to provide high quality deliverables in accordance with client specifications and requirementsCandidates to be capable of completing design tasks including but limited to:Identify watersheds, drainage patterns, and soil conditionsDelineate drainage areas to points of interest for analysisComplete land cover and time of concentration calculationsDesign and analysis stormwater management practicesDesign drainage networks including the pipe, slope, and outfall locationsPerform Hydrologic and Hydraulic analysisDevelop Post Construction Stormwater Management plans and detailsDevelop Erosion and Sediment Control plansComplete permit applications for state and local agenciesUtilize general engineering principles and practices dailyPrepare technical reports of design approach, methodology, and summary of resultsDevelop construction cost estimates, quantity take offs, prepare specifications, and package construction documents for bidCoordinate with utility companies as needed to accommodate designsCoordinate with internal team members to ensure project completion by the defined deadline with the established qualityCandidates to be familiar with green infrastructure design in urban environmentsCandidates to have excellent written and oral communication skillsCandidates to be capable of coordinating with contractors, outside consultants, government agencies, and JMT staff from multiple locations and technical disciplines is expected.Nonessential Functions and ResponsibilitiesPerform other related duties as assignedRequired SkillsMust successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screeningValid Driver's License requiredRequired ExperienceBachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering programLand Development or Water Resources EngineeringHydrologic Modeling experience using TR55 / TR20 and Rational MethodologiesHydraulic Modeling experience using HEC-RASStormwater Management design experienceErosion and Sediment Control design experienceProficient in Drainage and Utility designStrong technical writer for report developmentContract Document preparation including Plans, Specifications and Cost EstimatesProficient in MS Office Software and ORD- Drainage and UtilityQualifications PreferredProfessional Engineer (PE) licenseExperience working Department of Transportation projects.2-D Modeling experience using SWMM or comparable modelWorking ConditionsWork 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 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.