Senior Stormwater Engineer

Senior Stormwater Engineer

Water Resource Engineering

Richmond, VA

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.

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.

Essential Functions and 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.

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• 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

Required Experience

• 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

Working Conditions

This position follows a hybrid work model, offering a combination of remote and in-office work for flexibility and collaboration. 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.

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.