Water/Wastewater Project Engineer I

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 50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms. Position summary: A career-minded Water/Wastewater engineer, looking towards advancement, is needed to join JMT’s fast growing Water/Wastewater consultant engineering practice.

Employee will lead engineering designs in the water/wastewater field through working knowledge of applicable design criteria, regulatory requirements, standards and processes; conduct multiple design projects simultaneously, prepare and update project schedules; develop, analyze and document critical design elements; coordinate the efforts of a design team to determine requirements and incorporate feedback. The selected candidate will become part of an established team of engineers working on exciting sewershed study and rehabilitation, new sewer design, water distribution, water/wastewater treatment, and pump station projects. Employee is expected to provide quality engineering evaluation and design services efficiently with limited supervision to support the project team’s objective and provide customer satisfaction on all projects, delivering projects of high quality on schedule and within budget.

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 Assessing and identifying collection/distribution system performance deficiencies, predicting future issues, and developing solutions for planning and design projects Candidates must demonstrate familiarity with hydraulic designs, sewer rehabilitation, water and sewer design, water and water/wastewater pump station and treatment process design, engineering economics, preparation of specifications and engineering report writing Candidates should have a firm grasp of general heavy construction principles; environmental facilities operations-related experience is considered a plus 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 related design software including AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit, ArcGIS, and MS Project Proficient in Microsoft Office Written and communication skills Required Experience A bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited university 5-10 years’ experience in water/wastewater design Qualifications preferred: Professional Engineer License Experience working 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.

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.