Senior Stormwater Engineer

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson•Richmond, VA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms. JMT is seeking a motivated individual who desires increasing responsibilities in designing, managing, and marketing Water Resources Engineering for a variety of clients and project types. The successful candidate will be well-versed across the water resources discipline with demonstrated design and management experience in drainage and stormwater management design, modeling, and permitting with the supporting capabilities to perform a variety of design tasks in the civil engineering field. This position will help grow the water resources discipline as part of a multi-discipline engineering office with strong transportation resume and clients. Successful candidates will be expected to effectively oversee, perform, and manage a variety of water resource related engineering design and permitting projects. There is a significant need for a candidate that understands the existing Virginia stormwater regulations, has experience on stormwater and drainage design for Virginia transportation projects, and can assist local municipalities with MS4 permit compliance and reach their TMDL goals. Responsible for engineering design using 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.

Requirements

Design responsibilities and project engineering skills required
Knowledge and design experience in storm drainage design, wetland and waters of the US impacts, stream restoration/stabilization for TMDL credits and compensation, stormwater management, MS4 permit compliance, and erosion and sediment control projects dealing with VDOT, VADEQ and USACE
General understanding of Microstation, OpenRoads Designer, Civil 3D, GEOPAK/SUDA, Arc GIS, 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
Virginia Professional Engineer License or the ability to obtain within 6 months
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering program
10+ years of experience in general civil design, with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in water resources engineering
Experience with Virginia’s Runoff Reduction Method and be able to evaluate projects using it to determine required pollutant reduction and which BMPs should be used to meet the requirements
Hydraulic Modeling experience using HEC-RAS preferred
Stormwater Management design experience
Erosion and Sediment Control design experience
Experience working with local clients at the county and state level
Working knowledge of Federal, State and local jurisdiction stormwater management and permitting regulations preferred
DEQ certification in E&S and Stormwater inspection and or plan review preferred
Knowledge and understanding of local TMDL action plans and MS4 permit compliance
Have established contacts with various local, state, and federal agencies preferred
Familiarity with VDOT and Locally Administered Project (LAP) requirements and protocols

Responsibilities

Manages project(s) in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget.
Develop drainage design and stormwater management design in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools
Responsible for stormwater management, erosion and sedimentation control / NPDES permitting on transportation and other development projects
Conduct watershed studies and hydrologic and hydraulic analysis
Prepare Contract Documents including Plans, Specifications and Cost Estimates
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 plan.
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 team.