Water Resources - H&H Project Engineer I

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson•Fort Washington, WA

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 and innovative Water Resources - H&H Project Engineer I with 8+ years hydrologic and hydraulic experience to join their Fort Washington, PA team. 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. The Project Engineer I will focus on hydrology and hydraulic studies but required to perform engineering design, watershed modeling, permitting, construction support, and inspection tasks. Candidates are expected to be well-versed across the water resources discipline. Demonstrating proficiency in drainage design, grading, erosion and sediment control design, stormwater management design, hydrology, and hydraulic modeling, permitting, utility coordination and clash detection, specification development, and quantity takeoffs. The successful candidate will have the opportunity for upward mobility in leading and managing tasks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering from an ABET accredited university
8+ years of experience with Infrastructure and Resiliency projects
Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
Hydrologic Modeling experience using TR55 / TR20 and Rational Methodologies
Hydraulic Modeling experience using 1D/2D modeling software

Nice To Haves

Experience working in PA
Proficient in Microstation
Experience with ORD SUDA
Working knowledge of HEC-1, HEC-2, HEC-GeoRAS, HEC-HMS, HEC-GeoHMS, SWMM, PCSWMM, XPSWMM, ICPR, and/or SWMM.
Familiarity with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Flood Insurance Rate Maps and Studies, and technical guidelines
Experience utilizing FEMA’s Cost Benefit Analysis (BCA) Tool
Dam and Levee Engineering including Accreditation

Responsibilities

Capable of working on multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced team-oriented environment
Familiar with federal, state and local jurisdiction design standards and regulatory requirements
Understand the project lifecycle and design phases. They are expected to provide high quality deliverables in accordance with client specifications and requirements
Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic studies using computer models, data research/capture following applicable standards and data capture protocols. Position will involve using a variety of software including, but not limited to: HEC-RAS, HEC GeoRAS, HEC-HMS, HEC-GeoHMS, and ArcGIS. Projects may use both steady and unsteady computational modes
Prepare technical reports with profiles, tables, maps, and other modes to communicate technical results, data research, model development, and methodology meeting applicable standards
Complete FEMA Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA)
Candidates to be capable of completing design tasks including but not limited to:
Identify watersheds, drainage patterns, and soil conditions
Delineate drainage areas to points of interest for analysis
Complete land cover and time of concentration calculations
Perform Hydrologic and Hydraulic analysis of natural or existing stream, bridges, culverts and pipes, to establish water surface profiles showing flood frequency elevations, flow capacities and floodplain delineations, including the use of various computer programs
Design and analysis stormwater management practices
Design drainage networks including the pipe, slope, and outfall locations
Complete permit applications for state and local agencies
Utilize general engineering principles and practices daily
Prepare technical reports of design approach, methodology, and summary of results
Coordinate with internal team members to ensure project completion by the defined deadline with the established quality
Coordinating with contractors, outside consultants, government agencies, and JMT staff from multiple locations and technical disciplines
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Perform other related duties as assigned