MS4 Stormwater Engineer

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson•Richmond, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm seeking a motivated individual to design, manage, and market Water Resources Engineering, primarily for MS4 related projects. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in stormwater management, TMDL Action Plans and implementation, MS4 Program Plans, and MS4 compliance. This position will contribute to the growth of the water resources discipline within a multi-discipline engineering office. The role involves overseeing, performing, and managing various water resources engineering projects, with a focus on assisting clients with MS4 permit compliance and TMDL goals, particularly within Virginia stormwater regulations. The engineer will be responsible for design using general engineering principles, acting as a technical mentor, and managing projects in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget.

Requirements

Design responsibilities and project engineering skills required.
Knowledge and design experience in BMP design for TMDL credits, stormwater management, MS4 permit compliance, and erosion and sediment control compliance.
General understanding of Microstation, OpenRoads Designer, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, HEC-RAS and proficiency in MS Word and Excel required.
Thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, working on multiple projects.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience in stormwater management, TMDL Action Plans and implementation, MS4 Program Plans, and MS4 compliance.
Understands existing Virginia stormwater regulations.

Responsibilities

Manages project(s) in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget.
Responsible for MS4 Program Plan development and revision, MS4 program, assisting clients with implementation of the DEQ Stormwater Handbook, compliance and VPDES compliance inspections of construction projects.
Conduct watershed studies, TMDL Action Plans, and TMDL project implementation including design of BMP retrofits, stream restoration, shoreline restoration and similar projects.
Design and inspect traditional and innovative green stormwater infrastructure and SWM BMPs in both urban and rural environments.
Coordination with contractors, outside consultants, government agencies, and JMT staff from multiple locations and technical disciplines.
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.
Develop project specific project plans, Project Management Plans/quality management plans.
Manage subconsultants.
Build relationships with client(s) to understand preferences and requirements to set-up and execute a quality project.
Prepare progress reports and review invoices.
Develop and lead in project status and presentations.
Assist Section Heads, Office Leaders, and Practice Leaders with the marketing process including, SMART Go/No Go decisions, proposal development, and interviews.
Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of the team.
Perform other related duties as assigned.