Senior Stormwater Engineer
Water Resource Engineering
Richmond VA • ID25451 • 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.
JMT is seeking a motivated individual who desires increasing responsibilities in designing managing and marketing Water Resources Engineering for a variety of clients and project types. The successful candidate will be well-versed across the water resources discipline with demonstrated design and management experience in drainage and stormwater management design modeling and permitting with the supporting capabilities to perform a variety of design tasks in the civil engineering field.
This position will help grow the water resources discipline as part of a multi-discipline engineering office with strong transportation resume and clients. Successful candidates will be expected to effectively oversee perform and manage a variety of water resource related engineering design and permitting projects. There is a significant need for a candidate that understands the existing Virginia stormwater regulations has experience on stormwater and drainage design for Virginia transportation projects and can assist local municipalities with MS4 permit compliance and reach their TMDL goals.
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 mentor to less experienced engineers.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Manages projects in accordance with scope schedule and budget.
Develop drainage design and stormwater management design in accordance with client specifications and guidelines using design software and drawing tools
Responsible for stormwater management erosion and sedimentation control NPDES permitting on transportation and other development projects
Conduct watershed studies and hydrologic and hydraulic analysis
Prepare Contract Documents including Plans Specifications and Cost Estimates
Design and inspect traditional and innovative green stormwater infrastructure and SWM BMPs in both urban and rural environments
Coordination with contractors outside consultants government agencies and JMT staff from multiple locations and technical disciplines
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
Develop project specific project plans Project Management Plans quality management plan.
Manage subconsultants
Build relationships with clients to understand preferences and requirements to set-up and execute a quality project.
Prepare progress reports and review invoices.
Develop and lead in project status and presentations.
Assist Section Heads Office Leaders and Practice Leaders with the marketing process including SMART GoNo Go decisions proposal development and interviews.
Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management setting expectations goals feedback 11 meeting coaching that supports the growth and development of team.
Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities
• Perform other related duties as assigned
Required Skills
Design responsibilities and project engineering skills required
Knowledge and design experience in storm drainage design wetland and waters of the US impacts stream restorationstabilization for TMDL credits and compensation stormwater management MS4 permit compliance and erosion and sediment control projects dealing with VDOT VADEQ and USACE
General understanding of Microstation OpenRoads Designer Civil 3D GEOPAK SUDA Arc GIS HEC-RAS and proficiency in MS Word and Excel required
Thrive in a fast-paced team-oriented environment working on multiple projects
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Required Experience
Virginia Professional Engineer License or the ability to obtain within 6 months
Bachelors degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering program
10 years of experience in general civil design with a minimum of five 5 years of experience in water resources engineering
Experience with Virginias Runoff Reduction Method and be able to evaluate projects using it to determine required pollutant reduction and which BMPs should be used to meet the requirements
Hydraulic Modeling experience using HEC-RAS preferred
Stormwater Management design experience
Erosion and Sediment Control design experience
Experience working with local clients at the county and state level
Working knowledge of Federal State and local jurisdiction stormwater management and permitting regulations preferred
DEQ certification in E&S and Stormwater inspection and or plan review preferred
Knowledge and understanding of local TMDL action plans and MS4 permit compliance
Have established contacts with various local state and federal agencies preferred
Familiarity with VDOT and Locally Administered Project LAP requirements and protocols
Working Conditions
This position follows a hybrid work model offering a combination of remote and in-office work for flexibility and collaboration. 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.