Job Description

Highway Engineering


Lexington, KY o ID:
24740
o Full-Time/Regular



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 #50 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position Summary:

The successful candidate will be responsible for engineering design of transportation highways including the pavement section, sidewalks, trails, drainage, culverts, nonstructural retaining walls, and signing/marking, using knowledge of roadway engineering principles and practices to interpret, organize, execute and coordinate assignments with limited supervision. Responsible for business development, financial success, and managing staff for the department. Acts as a technical advisor to less experienced 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 Coordinate work-sharing within region and between regions

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

Perform other related duties as assigned




Required Skills


Excellent written and oral communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Proficient in Microsoft Projects for Project Schedule development Proficient in OpenRoads and/or MicroStation




Required Experience


Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field from an accredited program Professional Engineer License 10+ years' experience in specialized discipline Project management and business development experience Successfully work and manage multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced team-oriented environment Ability to manage, mentor, and provide guidance and direction to staff Thorough understanding of the KYDOT design standards, policies, specifications, Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)process and plan preparation

Qualifications Preferred

Experience collaborating with local clients at the county and state level KYDOT and municipal experience preferred Supervisory experience and leading a multidiscipline team preferred

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment. Work is 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.




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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This position is located at 2480 Fortune Dr #250, Lexington, KY.