Ecological Restoration Design Engineer

Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc. • Hunt Valley, MD • 1h ago

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.

Job Summary:

JMT is seeking a motivated mid-level professional to join our Ecological Restoration team, focusing on the design of streams, wetlands, and other ecosystem services. This role will primarily support projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, with opportunities to contribute to projects across JMT's broader geographic footprint. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience assessing and designing restoration projects and supporting Project Managers in delivering services for key regional, local, state, and federal clients. A strong interest in professional growth and collaboration with multidisciplinary technical teams is highly desirable.

JMT is a highly respected, employee-owned, multidisciplinary firm providing ecological restoration services under multiple government and private-sector contracts nationwide. As a member of our Ecological Restoration team, you will contribute to the planning, design, management, implementation, and monitoring of innovative stream and wetland restoration projects. Our work emphasizes the creation of sustainable, resilient systems that naturally evolve and support high-quality habitats. We are committed to a design philosophy that extends beyond sediment and nutrient reduction to restore ecological functions and long-term environmental value. Our team also supports environmental impact assessments, permitting, natural and biological resource evaluations, water resources engineering, and associated infrastructure services.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Conduct stream and wetland assessments and support restoration design

Perform hydrologic modeling using TR-55/TR-20 and the Rational Method

Perform hydraulic modeling using HEC-RAS

Collect field data, including stream surveys and sediment sampling

Evaluate alternatives to support design recommendations

Review survey reports, mapping, plans, aerial imagery, and topographic/geologic data to support project planning

Complete design calculations and supporting documentation

Develop construction cost estimates

Prepare engineering documents for bid/advertisement and construction

Coordinate with internal team members to meet schedule and quality expectations

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

Perform other related duties as assigned

Compensation for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/hour, commensurate with experience, education, and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.

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 (https://jmt.com/careers/benefits/)

Required SkillsRequired Experience

3-5 years of experience in stream and/or ecological restoration design and mitigation

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, water resources engineering, or a related field

Proficient in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD

Understanding of Stream Design Principles (Rosgen, Legacy Sediment Removal, Process-Based, etc.)

Strong written and oral communication skills

Preferred Experience

MicroStation ORD experience

ArcGIS Pro experience

Experience supporting restoration permitting and agency coordination (e.g., USACE/MDE/State/local)

Engineer-in-Training (EI/EIT) certification or the ability to sit for the exam within 1 year

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