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Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc. Water/Wastewater Design Engineer in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,300 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT, is currently ranked #61 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
Position summary: Exciting opportunity for an early career engineer to join JMT’s water/wastewater consultant engineering team in our Fort Lauderdale, FL office. We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual interested in working on a broad range of water/wastewater infrastructure projects, particularly those involving rehabilitation and replacement of water/wastewater pipelines and pump stations. At JMT, our water/wastewater practice is among one of our fastest growing practices within the firm. Much of this success comes from our One JMT philosophy, which emphasizes collaboration, driving work sharing across our offices. As such, this individual will have the opportunity to work with staff in many of our offices, supporting projects for clients from throughout the country
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Work directly with senior engineers as part of multi-disciplinary teams to prepare designs and develop construction plans and specifications, as well as to assemble construction contracts for various water/wastewater infrastructure projects
Work on engineering planning and design projects, and the preparation and development of technical evaluation memoranda, reports and other electronic deliverables
Data entry and analysis
Prepare cost estimates for various water/wastewater projects
Permitting
Prepare engineering drawings using 3D design tools
Participate actively in a relevant professional organization
Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities
- Performing other related duties as assigned
Required Skills
Be able to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-production environment.
Be personable and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to effectively collaborate as part of diverse team; build maintain positive work relationships internally with colleagues and externally with client staff; and be able to confidently express thoughts, ask questions, and contribute ideas in a professional manner.
Be highly organized and detail oriented; possess strong time management skills; able to handle multiple concurrent tasks/assignments; understand how to prioritize assignments and effectively balance workload to meet established deadlines.
Possess a strong understanding of fundamental engineering principles, as well as a basic proficiency in math, statistics, and technical writing as applied in the practice of engineering.
Demonstrate familiarity with hydraulic designs, water and wastewater pipeline design, as well as preparation of various deliverables for water/wastewater projects.
Have strong computer skills and adept at using the range of Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) as well as have a basic familiarity with various engineering design applications (e.g. AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, REVIT, and/or Microstation).
Possess flexibility to accommodate varying schedules from time to time as needed to provide time-critical support and meet demanding project schedules.
Required Experience
A bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, mechanical, or chemical engineering (civil or environmental , preferred)
0 – 5 years of directly-relevant experience in water and wastewater engineering
Passing or having the ability to pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam
Qualifications Preferred
Prior internship involving related water/wastewater experience
Engineer in Training certification
Understanding of fundamental concepts of water/wastewater hydraulic calculations and modeling, including familiarity with water/wastewater modeling software (e.g. WaterGEMS, InfoWater, InfoWorks ICM, InfoSWMM)
Active membership and participation in local professional organizations
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.
JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.
