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Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc. Highway Design Engineer in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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 #62 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
JMT is seeking a Design Engineer who will be part of a design team responsible for various transportation projects/tasks which utilizing knowledge of general highway and traffic engineering principles as well as practices to interpret, organize, execute and coordinate assignments.
Position summary: Using general engineering principles to develop highway and roadway designs, estimates, and plans.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Develop and review highway design alternatives
Develop 3D roadway design models
Develop plan, profile, and exhibits for internal and external communication
Design projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using highway design software
Develop construction cost estimates
Assist in the preparation of engineering reports and memos
Assist in the preparation of proposals
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
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)
Client requested certifications
Strong Computer proficiency
Active driver's license
Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening
Required Experience
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from ABET accredited engineering program
Written and oral communication skills
2-5 years of experience
Qualifications Preferred
Engineer-in-training certification
Related experience
Experience working with local clients at the county and state level
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Proficient in Bentley OpenRoads Designer and other industry-related software
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.
JMT 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.