SUE Project Engineer

Surveying / Subsurface Utility Engineering

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.

JMT's Richmond Office is seeking a motivated individual to work as a Project Engineer in our subsurface utility engineering (SUE) group.

Position Summary: Responsible for subsurface utility engineering tasks using knowledge of general engineering principles and practices to interpret, organize, execute and coordinate assignments.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Assemble field data, records research, oversee utility designation work, prepare test hole forms
• Provide quality control and quality assurance on all project work

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Ability to work on multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced team-oriented environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are a must.
• General understanding of SUE plan preparation using Inroads/MicroStation and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D

• High school diploma or equivalent
• A working knowledge of Federal, State and local jurisdiction regulations
• Familiarity with SUE equipment, field and office procedures, vacuum excavation desired

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with local clients at the county and state level
• Supervisory experience
• PE or EIT
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field from ABET accredited engineering program
• 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.

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.