Water Resources Project Engineer I
About The Position
If you are an engineer looking to accelerate your career in water resources, drainage, stormwater, and floodplain engineering, this role offers a unique opportunity to learn from experienced professionals while contributing to projects that improve communities across Texas. As a Project Engineer, you will support the delivery of transportation and municipal water resources projects while developing technical expertise in hydrology, hydraulics, drainage design, stormwater management, and floodplain analysis. You will work alongside experienced project managers and technical leaders, gaining hands-on experience on projects that directly impact the communities we serve. At JMT, you will join an employee-owned firm where collaboration, mentorship, and technical excellence are part of our culture. Our Water Resources practice delivers drainage, floodplain, stormwater, and transportation projects throughout Texas and Colorado. One of the most unique aspects of this opportunity is the ability to train under one of the most trusted TxDOT H&H engineers in the region. You will receive direct mentorship from a recognized industry leader while developing the technical, project delivery, and client service skills needed to advance your career. Whether your goal is to become a technical specialist, project manager, or future practice leader, you will gain hands-on experience working on complex transportation and water resources projects across Texas. The Water Resources Project Engineer is responsible for supporting the planning, analysis, design, and delivery of drainage, stormwater, floodplain, and transportation projects. Working under the guidance of experienced project managers and technical leaders, this position provides an opportunity to develop both technical and project delivery skills while contributing to a growing Water Resources practice. This position is being offered at our Tyler, TX or Longview, TX office.
Requirements
- Engineer looking to accelerate career in water resources, drainage, stormwater, and floodplain engineering
- Develop technical expertise in hydrology, hydraulics, drainage design, stormwater management, and floodplain analysis
- Support the delivery of transportation and municipal water resources projects
- Gain hands-on experience on projects that directly impact the communities we serve
- Develop technical and project delivery skills
- Contribute to a growing Water Resources practice
Responsibilities
- 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 project requirements and information from alternative studies to develop an accurate report for submittal
- Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects
- Perform design computations
- Design projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools
- Develop construction cost estimates
- Assist in the preparation of engineering documents for advertisement and construction
- Prepare and compile contract plans, specifications and estimates
- Manage project sub-consultants and in-house support disciplines
- Develop extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals
- Prepare proposals as required
- Attend meetings with clients
- Coordinate with internal team members to ensure project completion by the defined deadline and established quality
- Perform other related duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
