MS4 Stormwater Engineer

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.•Richmond, VA

13d•$125,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is seeking a motivated individual to join their dynamic, employee-owned consulting firm. This role focuses on designing, managing, and marketing Water Resources Engineering, primarily for MS4-related projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in stormwater management, TMDL Action Plans, MS4 Program Plans, and MS4 compliance, with a particular understanding of Virginia stormwater regulations. This position offers the opportunity to grow the water resources discipline within a multi-discipline engineering office and assist clients with MS4 permit compliance and TMDL goals. The role involves overseeing, performing, and managing various water resources engineering projects, acting as a technical mentor, and contributing to marketing efforts.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in stormwater management, TMDL Action Plans and implementation, MS4 Program Plans, and MS4 compliance.
Understanding of existing Virginia stormwater regulations.
Ability to effectively oversee, perform, and manage a variety of water resources related engineering projects.
Knowledge of general engineering principles and practices to interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate assignments with limited supervision.
Acts as a technical mentor to less experienced engineers.
Experience in engineering design.
Ability to analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects.
Experience in developing project specific project plans, Project Management Plans/quality management plans.
Experience managing subconsultants.
Ability to build relationships with client(s) to understand preferences and requirements to set-up and execute a quality project.
Experience preparing progress reports and reviewing invoices.
Experience developing and leading project status and presentations.
Experience assisting with marketing processes including, SMART Go/No Go decisions, proposal development, and interviews.
Experience leading and managing team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management.

Nice To Haves

Well-versed across the water resources discipline.

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.