Senior Water Resources Project Engineer

Senior Water Resources Project EngineerJohnson, 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: JMT is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join its Water Resources team in the Columbus, OH office. This role will lead and perform advanced water resources design for infrastructure projects throughout the region. A key focus will be supporting drainage design for transportation clients, while also contributing to projects that implement green stormwater infrastructure in highly urbanized areas. Working with limited supervision, the successful candidate will plan and coordinate design assignments, serve as a technical advisor, support client coordination, perform quality reviews, and mentor less experienced engineers. The position offers a clear path toward broader technical and project leadership.Essential Functions and ResponsibilitiesLead the water resources design for multiple concurrent projects and tasksPlan, schedule, conduct, or coordinate detailed phases of engineering work for a major project or a total project of moderate scopeServe as a technical advisor for drainage, stormwater management, green stormwater infrastructure, erosion and sediment control, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, permitting, and utility coordinationIdentify watersheds and drainage patterns; delineate drainage areas; evaluate soil and land-cover conditions; and complete time-of-concentration and runoff calculationsDesign stormwater management practices, drainage networks, pipes, inlets, channels, outfalls, and related green infrastructure improvementsPerform and review hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using TR-55/TR-20, Rational Method, HEC-RAS, SWMM, or comparable toolsLead the preparation of post-construction stormwater management plans, erosion and sediment control plans, permit applications, technical reports, plans, specifications, quantity takeoffs, and construction cost estimatesInterpret and apply federal, state, and local design standards, regulatory requirements, client specifications, and permitting criteriaDefine design parameters, develop and present alternatives, solve complex technical problems, and provide cross-disciplinary and constructability reviewsAssist project managers and section leadership with scope development, task work-hour estimates, schedules, technical risk identification, and resource planningLead assigned work to meet task-level schedules and budgets, and communicate progress, risks, and needed corrective actions to the project managerCoordinate with clients, contractors, outside consultants, utility companies, government agencies, and JMT staff from multiple locations and technical disciplinesParticipate in client meetings, presentations, and interviews in support of the project manager and project teamDelegate work to engineers, coordinate project requirements, perform and check design computations, and complete quality reviews in accordance with the Project Management PlanMentor and coach less experienced engineers, share technical knowledge and lessons learned, and help improve discipline workflows and standard operating proceduresNonessential Functions and ResponsibilitiesPerform other related duties as assignedRequired SkillsProficiency with water resources design and modeling software, including HEC-RAS and OpenRoads Designer Drainage and Utilities; familiarity with Civil 3D and SWMM or comparable toolsProficiency in Microsoft Office applicationsStrong technical writing, verbal communication, and presentation skillsAbility to organize and lead multiple assignments in a dynamic, team-oriented environmentWorking knowledge of related engineering disciplines and constructability considerationsRequired ExperienceBachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering programProfessional Engineer (PE) license in Ohio or the ability to obtain Ohio licensure within 6 months of hire10-12+ years of related experienceExperience supporting Ohio Department of Transportation, municipal, county, or other regional public-agency projectsExperience designing green stormwater infrastructure in highly urbanized environmentsTwo-dimensional modeling experience using HEC-RAS, SWMM, or a comparable modelCertified Floodplain Manager (CFM), ENV SP, or other relevant discipline certificationWorking ConditionsWork is performed within a general office environment 75% 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 occasions 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.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.