Structural Project Engineer - Bridge Design

Structural Engineering - Bridge Design

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,400 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 #50 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.

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/tasks
• May perform structural inspections/field investigations (if needed) and develop related reports
• Performs structural analysis and design computations
• Design projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools
• May perform CADD work in the development of construction plans, as needed
• Develop or review the construction cost estimate.
• Prepare and compile contract plans, specifications and estimates
• Coordinate with internal team members to ensure project completion by the defined deadline and established quality
• Participate in client meetings and presentations
• May perform CADD work in the development of construction plans, as needed.
• 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

• Proficient in discipline specific design software (e.g. LEAP Bridge Enterprise, LPile, MDX, CSiBridge, Merlin DASH, Bentley Microstation and /or OpenRoads/Bridge software)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Written and communication skills

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering program with a concentration in structural engineering.
• 5-10 years' experience in bridge design
• Professional Engineer License (or the ability to obtain a North Carolina Professional Engineer License)

Preferred Experience

• Master's degree in structural engineering
• Experience working with AASHTO Specifications and manuals.
• Bridge design or related experience
• 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.

Benefits

• JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:
• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Career Development Programs
• And more...
• Benefits | JMT

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.