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Water Resources - H&H Project Engineer I

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson
United States, Pennsylvania, York
220 Saint Charles Way Ste 200 (Show on map)
Sep 12, 2025
Water Resources - H&H Project Engineer I LinkedIn Twitter Email Message Share Water Resource Engineering York , PA * ID: 24236 * Full-Time/Regular Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,400 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 #50 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms. JMT is seeking a motivated and innovative Water Resources - H&H Project Engineer I with 8+ years hydrologic and hydraulic experience to join their York, PA team. We have an exceptional team working diligently on improving a variety of infrastructure and resiliency projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and JMT's vast footprint. The Project Engineer I will focus on hydrology and hydraulic studies but required to perform engineering design, watershed modeling, permitting, construction support, and inspection tasks. Candidates are expected to be well-versed across the water resources discipline. Demonstrating proficiency in drainage design, grading, erosion and sediment control design, stormwater management design, hydrology, and hydraulic modeling, permitting, utility coordination and clash detection, specification development, and quantity takeoffs. The successful candidate will have the opportunity for upward mobility in leading and managing tasks. Essential functions and responsibilities Capable of working on multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced team-oriented environment Familiar with federal, state and local jurisdiction design standards and regulatory requirements Understand the project lifecycle and design phases. They are expected to provide high quality deliverables in accordance with client specifications and requirements Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic studies using computer models, data research/capture following applicable standards and data capture protocols. Position will involve using a variety of software including, but not limited to: HEC-RAS, HEC GeoRAS, HEC-HMS, HEC-GeoHMS, and ArcGIS. Projects may use both steady and unsteady computational modes Prepare technical reports with profiles, tables, maps, and other modes to communicate technical results, data research, model development, and methodology meeting applicable standards Complete FEMA Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA) Candidates to be capable of completing design tasks including but not limited to: Identify watersheds, drainage patterns, and soil conditions Delineate drainage areas to points of interest for analysis Complete land cover and time of concentration calculations Perform Hydrologic and Hydraulic analysis of natural or existing stream, bridges, culverts and pipes, to establish water surface profiles showing flood frequency elevations, flow capacities and floodplain delineations, including the use of various computer programs Design and analysis stormwater management practices Design drainage networks including the pipe, slope, and outfall locations Complete permit applications for state and local agencies Utilize general engineering principles and practices daily Prepare technical reports of design approach, methodology, and summary of results Coordinate with internal team members to ensure project completion by the defined deadline with the established quality Coordinating with contractors, outside consultants, government agencies, and JMT staff from multiple locations and technical disciplines Excellent written and oral communication skills Nonessential functions and responsibilities Perform other related duties as assigned Required Experience Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering from an ABET accredited university 8+ years of experience with Infrastructure and Resiliency projects Qualification Requirements Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire Hydrologic Modeling experience using TR55 / TR20 and Rational Methodologies Hydraulic Modeling experience using 1D/2D modeling software Qualifications Preferred Experience working in PA Proficient in Microstation Experience with ORD SUDA Working knowledge of HEC-1, HEC-2, HEC-GeoRAS, HEC-HMS, HEC-GeoHMS, SWMM, PCSWMM, XPSWMM, ICPR, and/or SWMM. Familiarity with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Flood Insurance Rate Maps and Studies, and technical guidelines Experience utilizing FEMA's Cost Benefit Analysis (BCA) Tool Dam and Levee Engineering including Accreditation 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. 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.