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Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer

Johnson Mirmiran and Thompson, Inc.

Columbus, OH • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago

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9.8

Company rating: 9.8 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description


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.
Position Summary: JMT is currently seeking a full-time Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our companywide geotechnical design practice. This position is based in our newly relocated and growing office in the Easton area of Columbus, OH. This position will support a variety of project types including many high-profile projects across our company footprint in our highways, bridges, aviation, rail & transit, marine and ports, water and wastewater, dams and levees, and buildings and facilities markets. Some of our notable ongoing projects include Greendale Levee Greendale, IN; Long Bridge North in Washington DC/Northern Virginia; I-95 Electronic Toll Lanes and the Harry W Nice/Thomas "Mac" Middelton Bridge Replacement both in Maryland and Alexandria Waterfront Design-Build Improvements in Virginia. This position will also support highway and bridge projects throughout the states of Ohio and Pennsylvania for ODOT, PennDOT and other transportation clients.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
  • Responsible for management and oversight of geotechnical investigations
  • Development and implementation of subsurface investigation programs consisting of test borings, cone penetrometer, dilatometer and geophysical surveys
  • Perform engineering analysis of soils and rock, for design of shallow and deep foundation systems, slope stability, excavations, permanent and temporary retaining systems, dewatering systems and soil improvement
  • Preparation of geotechnical reports and memoranda
  • Preparation of construction documents including plans, specifications, and cost estimates
  • Responsible for responses to requests for qualifications and proposal
  • Assist in marketing efforts for growth and development of the geotechnical engineering practice in the Ohio and Pennsylvania Region
  • Conduct and manage on-site geotechnical inspection and engineering services during construction

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills
  • BS degree in Civil Engineering with a concentration in geotechnical courses
  • 5 to 10+ years geotechnical engineering experience including analysis, report writing, and proposal preparation required
  • Experience with geotechnical software similar to or including gINT, SLIDE, SETTLE3, LPILE, ALLPILE, ReSSA, etc., and LRFD design
  • Propensity and proficiency for problem solving, both in the office and in the field, and have successfully developed innovative solutions to various geotechnical challenges
  • Work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong writing/verbal skills in order to work with team members, clients, and contractors
  • Perform field assignments which include, but are not limited to, walking and climbing through areas that have steep slopes or other natural obstacles
  • Candidates must be capable of working on multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced team-oriented environment
  • Coordination with clients, contractors, outside consultants and firm staff is expected
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

Required Experience
Preferred Experience
  • MS degree in Geotechnical Engineering
  • Professional Engineer certification preferred.
  • Proficiency in MicroStation/CADD preferred.
  • Experience working on Federal, State, County and local projects including ODOT and PennDOT and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission

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.
Benefits
JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:
  • Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Caregiver Leave Program
  • 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Career Development Programs
  • And more...
  • Benefits JMT

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.

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