Water/Wastewater Design Engineer

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.

A career-minded Water/Wastewater engineer, looking for growth and advancement, is needed to join JMT’s fast growing water/wastewater consultant engineering practice. The selected candidate will work with a team of experienced project managers and professional engineers working on exciting water distribution, sewershed study and rehabilitation, pump station, and water/wastewater treatment projects. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Work closely with senior engineers to develop construction plans and specifications for various design projects as well as utility relocation work associated with transportation projects.


• Assist with development of technical evaluation memoranda and preparation of Preliminary Engineering Reports


• Prepare engineering cost estimates

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Candidates must have the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-production office environment, build successful team relationships and maintain positive coworker interactions.


• Candidates must demonstrate familiarity with hydraulic designs,  engineering economics, preparation of specifications and engineering report writing.


• The water/wastewater engineer must demonstrate organized practices, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and have flexibility to support time-critical report development and production in order to meet demanding schedules.


• Strong computer skills are required: MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with Micro Station ORD,  AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit, ArcGIS, and MS Project are a plus.


• Prepare design drawings using MicroStation and ORD for NCDOT projects

Required Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental engineering from an ABET accredited university


• 0-5 years experience


• A passing grade on the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering exam is preferred.

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment 85% 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.