Bridge Project Engineer I

Bridge Project Engineer I

Structural Engineering - Bridge Design

Asheville, NC • ID: 25536 • Full-Time/Regular

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 #45 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position Summary: Responsible for engineering design using knowledge of general engineering principles and practices to interpret, organize, execute and coordinate assignments with limited supervision.

Essential Functions and 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.
• Perform or check design computations
• Design projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools
• Assist in the preparation of engineering documents for advertisement and construction
• Prepare and compile contract plans, specifications and estimates
• Attend meetings with clients and assist taking meeting minutes
• Coordinate with other disciplines and understand how they fit into the project and design.
• Quality review of project design in accordance with the Project Management Plan.
• Technical oversight and guidance/support of Design Engineers within department

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering program
• 5-10 years' experience of Bridge, Culvert and Retaining Wall Design
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Written and communication skills
• Engineer-in-training certification

Preferred Experience

• North Carolina Professional Engineering License is a plus
• NBIS-compliant Bridge Inspection Team Leader
• 3+ years of bridge inspection experience
• Familiarity with NCDOT bridge inspection procedures and reporting requirements
• Proficient in MicroStation, Bentley Software (OBD, RCPIER and Conspan), ETCulvert and other structural analysis software packages
• Understanding of NCDOT guidelines, procedures, and plan preparation

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.

Benefits

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Career Development Programs
• And more…
• Benefits | JMT

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.