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Water Resources Design Engineer



Water Resource Engineering

Philadelphia, PA
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ID: 20524
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Full-Time/Regular

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,000 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, currently ranked #59 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

 

At JMT, Water Resources is a core practice. We are always looking to grow and add the best and brightest to our teams. In Eastern PA, we have an exceptional team working diligently on improving a variety of infrastructure and resiliency projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and JMT’s vast footprint. This team is looking for a driven, nimble, resourceful, and adaptive design engineer who is looking to learn, grow, and lead.  U.S. Residency Required.

 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

  • Candidates must be capable of working on multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced team-oriented environment. Excellent written and oral communication skills are a must. 
  • Candidates must be passionate about developing engineered solutions to improve quality of life for communities and restore the environment.
  • Candidates should have familiarity with the engineering principles and practices used for water resources engineering.
  • Candidates will be expected to 
    • Identify watersheds, drainage patterns, and soil conditions.
    • Perform Hydrologic and Hydraulic analysis
    • Design and analysis stormwater management practices
    • Design and analysis open and closed drainage systems.
    • Complete field inspections for stormwater control measures, assess drainage patterns, and verify field data.  
    • Develop construction documents for infrastructure projects including plans, specifications, and cost estimate (including quantity takeoffs).
    • Develop technical reports summarizing the purpose and need, findings, design approach, and recommendations/ conclusions.
  • Candidates will be asked to determine the design criteria for a project based on the federal, state, and local ordinances. 
  • Candidates should demonstrate a high standard of care for design and provide high quality deliverables/ work product.
  • Candidates should have an interest in regulatory requirements and understand permit requirements associated with construction projects.

 

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

  • Perform other related duties as assigned

 

 


Required Experience

  • Bachelor/Master of Science in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering
  • 0-5 years of experience in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Open Roads, Drainage and Utilities

 

Preferred Experience

  • Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE/EIT) Exam.
  • Hydrologic Modeling experience using TR55 / TR20 and Rational Methodologies
  • 1D and/or 2D Hydraulic Modeling experience.
  • Stormwater Management design experience.
  • Erosion and Sediment Control design experience.
  • Green Stormwater Infrastructure design experience.
  • Storm Drain design experience.

 

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment 75% 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 50 lbs) may be required as needed. 

 Application will need a valid driver license and mode of transportation to conduct site visits, field investigations, or inspections.

 

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.

 

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This position is located at 1600 Market Street, Suite 520, Philadelphia, PA. View the Google Map in full screen.


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