ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology), Analysis Skills, Blueprints, Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Construction Estimates, Consulting, Contract Creation, Contract Requirements, Cost Estimates, Drawing Software, Information Architecture, Information Technology & Information Systems, Meeting Minutes, Microsoft Office, Photography, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Professional Engineer, Project Design, Project Engineering, Project Evaluation, Project Planning, Requirements Management, Software Design, Technical/Engineering Design, Topography, Writing Skills
Highway Project Engineer I
Lexington, KY
ID: 25397
Full-Time, Regular
Johnson Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic 100 employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2800 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-Records list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
Position Summary
The successful candidate will report to our Lexington Office and will be responsible for engineering design using knowledge of general engineering principles and practices to interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate assignments with limited supervision.
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 project tasks.
- 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 roadway design software (GEOPAK and/or OpenRoads).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Required Experience
- Bachelors degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering program.
- 5-10 years experience in highway design and engineering.
- KY Professional Engineer License preferred.
- Experience working with KYTC and local clients at the county and state level preferred.
- Proficient in discipline specific design software.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Written and oral communication skills.
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.
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