Ecological Restoration Design Engineer

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson•Hunt Valley, MD

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with over 2,800 professionals, offering a comprehensive range of engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to clients nationwide. JMT is seeking a motivated mid-level professional to join its Ecological Restoration team, focusing on the design of streams, wetlands, and other ecosystem services. This role will primarily support projects in the Mid-Atlantic region, with potential to contribute to projects across JMT’s broader geographic footprint. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience in assessing and designing restoration projects and supporting Project Managers in delivering services for key regional, local, state, and federal clients. A strong interest in professional growth and collaboration with multidisciplinary technical teams is highly desirable. JMT is a highly respected, employee-owned, multidisciplinary firm providing ecological restoration services under multiple government and private-sector contracts nationwide. As a member of our Ecological Restoration team, you will contribute to the planning, design, management, implementation, and monitoring of innovative stream and wetland restoration projects. Our work emphasizes the creation of sustainable, resilient systems that naturally evolve and support high-quality habitats. We are committed to a design philosophy that extends beyond sediment and nutrient reduction to restore ecological functions and long-term environmental value. Our team also supports environmental impact assessments, permitting, natural and biological resource evaluations, water resources engineering, and associated infrastructure services. Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in stream and/or ecological restoration design and mitigation
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, water resources engineering, or a related field
Proficient in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
Understanding of Stream Design Principles (Rosgen, Legacy Sediment Removal, Process-Based, etc.)
Strong written and oral communication skills

Nice To Haves

MicroStation ORD experience
ArcGIS Pro experience
Experience supporting restoration permitting and agency coordination (e.g., USACE/MDE/State/local)
Engineer-in-Training (EI/EIT) certification or the ability to sit for the exam within 1 year

Responsibilities

Conduct stream and wetland assessments and support restoration design
Perform hydrologic modeling using TR-55/TR-20 and the Rational Method
Perform hydraulic modeling using HEC-RAS
Collect field data, including stream surveys and sediment sampling
Evaluate alternatives to support design recommendations
Review survey reports, mapping, plans, aerial imagery, and topographic/geologic data to support project planning
Complete design calculations and supporting documentation
Develop construction cost estimates
Prepare engineering documents for bid/advertisement and construction
Coordinate with internal team members to meet schedule and quality expectations
Perform other related duties as assigned