Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer

Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer

Columbus, OH – Full-Time/Regular

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee‑owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals. We provide multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States and are ranked #50 on Engineering News‑Record's Top 500 Design Firms.

We are seeking a full‑time Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing team in the Easton area of Columbus, OH. The role will support a variety of high‑profile projects across highways, bridges, aviation, rail & transit, marine & ports, water & wastewater, dams & levees, and buildings markets. Key projects include Greendale Levee (Greendale, IN), Long Bridge North (Washington DC/Northern Virginia), I‑95 Electronic Toll Lanes, and the Harry W Nice/Thomas "Mac" Middelton Bridge Replacement (Maryland & Alexandria, VA).

The position will also support highway and bridge projects for ODOT, PennDOT and other transportation clients in Ohio and Pennsylvania.

• Manage and oversee geotechnical investigations
• Develop and implement subsurface investigation programs, including test borings, cone penetrometer, dilatometer and geophysical surveys
• Perform engineering analysis of soils and rock for shallow and deep foundation systems, slope stability, excavations, retaining systems, dewatering systems and soil improvement
• Prepare geotechnical reports and memoranda
• Prepare construction documents, including plans, specifications and cost estimates
• Respond to requests for qualifications and proposals
• Assist in marketing efforts to grow the geotechnical engineering practice in Ohio and Pennsylvania
• Conduct and manage on‑site geotechnical inspection and engineering services during construction

• Perform other related duties as assigned

• BS in Civil Engineering with a concentration in geotechnical courses
• 5 to 10+ years of geotechnical engineering experience, including analysis, report writing and proposal preparation
• Experience with geotechnical software such as gINT, SLIDE, SETTLE3, LPILE, ALLPILE, ReSSA, and LRFD design
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a proven ability to develop innovative solutions to various geotechnical challenges
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for working with team members, clients and contractors
• Field experience, including walking, climbing and accessing steep slopes or natural obstacles
• Capacity to handle multiple projects in a dynamic, fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment
• Coordination with clients, contractors, outside consultants and firm staff is expected

• MS degree in Geotechnical Engineering
• Professional Engineer certification preferred
• Proficiency in Micro Station/CADD preferred
• Experience on Federal, State, County and local projects, including ODOT, PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission

Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Field work is required on occasion, including exposure to heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. As a 100% employee‑owned firm, we provide comprehensive 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...

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.