Structural Project Engineer/Project Manager - Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson

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 with limited supervision. Acts as a technical advisor to less experienced engineers. Responsible for or assisting with delivering project objectives for assigned projects including scope, schedule, and budget.  U.S. Residency Required.

Compensation is $45.00-$70.00/hour, commensurate with experience, education, and certifications.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope
• Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects
• Conduct site investigations, inspections, and/or observations
• Perform design computations
• Design projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools
• Develop construction cost estimates
• Assist in the preparation of engineering documents for advertisement and construction
• Prepare and compile contract plans, specifications and estimates
• Develop extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals
• Coordinate with internal team members to ensure project completion by the defined deadline and established quality
• Develop Project Management plans for assigned projects
• Develop and coordinate project scope
• Establish project pricing and budgets
• Create and maintain project schedules
• Develop and maintain project specific quality plans
• Monitors schedules, budgets, accounts receivable and manpower requirements and prepares invoices
• Manage project sub-consultants and in-house support disciplines
• Participate in client meetings and presentations
• Oversee and manage assigned staff working on project
• Manage all technical resources on the project team
• Coordinate and assist Section Heads, Office Managers, and Practice Leaders with marketing proposals

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering program
• Professional Engineer License
• 5-10 years’ experience in structural engineering related to bridges
• Proficient in discipline specific design software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Written and communication skills

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with concentration in structural engineering
• Master’s degree in structural engineering
• Experience working with AASHTO specifications and manuals
• Experience working with projects completed in accordance with NYSDOT requirements, specifications, and manuals
• Experience with AASHTOWare bridge design and rating software
• Experience with MicroStation and other Bentley products related to bridge engineering
• NBIS certification and/or bridge inspection experience

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.

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