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Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc. Water Resources Section Head in Herndon, Virginia
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.
JMT is seeking a motivated individual responsible for business development, financial success, and managing staff for the department at the local level. The candidate will have 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 effectively oversee, perform and manage a variety of water resource related engineering projects.
This position will help grow the water resources discipline as part of a multi-discipline engineering office with strong transportation resume and clients. 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. Acts as a technical mentor to junior engineers.
Essential functions and responsibilities:
Coordinate strategic growth plan with office managers and practice leaders
Establish and grow market presence in area through marketing and business development
Manage financial budget for department and allocate resources accordingly
Lead and contribute to the production of proposals
Serve as a technical expertise resource to project managers and technical staff
Establish resources staffing needs for the section
Interview and hire staff for the section
Perform performance reviews for staff based on input from project managers on assigned teams
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.
Required SkillsRequired Experience
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an accredited program
Minimum of six (6) years of experience in water resources engineering
Professional Engineer License or equivalent
Project management and business development experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Qualifications preferred:
10+ years’ experience in Water Resources Engineering
Experience working with local clients at the county and state level
Supervisory experience
Working Conditions:
Work is performed within a general office environment. 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.
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