Water Resources Project Engineer I

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.

Fort Lauderdale, FL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
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, Driver's License, Information Architecture, Information Technology & Information Systems, Meeting Minutes, Microsoft Office, Photography, Professional Engineer, Project Design, Project Engineering, Project Evaluation, Project Planning, Requirements Management, Software Design, Technical/Engineering Design, Topography, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Fort Lauderdale, FL
POSTED
30+ days ago

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 #45 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.  

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  
  • 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
  • Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening
  • Valid driver's license


Required Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited program
  • 5-10 years’ experience in specialized discipline  
  • Proficient in discipline specific design software
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Written and communication skills 

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.

About the Company

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Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.