Highway Project Engineer

Highway Project Engineer I

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee‑owned consulting firm with over 2,800 professionals, providing multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, IT, and related services to public agencies and private clients across the United States. JMT is ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms.

Position summary: Responsible for engineering design using general engineering principles to interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate assignments with limited supervision.

Compensation: $45.00 – $60.00 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and certifications.

• 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…

• Analyze project requirements and information from alternative studies to develop accurate reports for submittal.
• Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects and tasks.
• Perform design computations.
• Design projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools.
• Develop or review construction cost estimates.
• Prepare and compile contract plans, specifications, and estimates.
• Attend meetings with clients and assist with taking meeting minutes.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and understand how they fit into the project and design.
• Conduct quality review of project design in accordance with the Project Management Plan.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance to Design Engineers within the department.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET‑accredited engineering program.
• 5–10 years’ experience in a specialized discipline.
• Proficient in Bentley Micro Station and Open Roads.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and communication skills.

• Professional Engineer License (preferred).
• Experience working with local clients at the county and state level.

Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time, largely sedentary but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions. Field work is required on occasion, which may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions, and 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.