Highway Project Engineer II

  • Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers
  • Albany, New York
  • Full Time

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-Records list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position summary: Responsible for leading the engineering design for tasks or sub-tasks in a specialized discipline by using basic project management and advanced knowledge of general engineering principles. Coordinates with design and other project engineers to efficiently complete project goals delivered on schedule, budget, and of quality.

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

Compensation for this position is $52.00 - $65.00/hourly, 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.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

  • Supporting overall Project Manager by executing project management responsibilities for respective discipline, including, developing hours estimates, scope, etc.
  • Provide design status updates to the Project Manager.
  • Track the budgets of discipline task(s).
  • Oversee sub-tasks within their respective discipline for a project.
  • Executing quality control and quality assurance plans as provided by the PMP for project.
  • Delegate project tasks to project team members.
  • Coaching/mentoring design staff through the design process.
  • Provide consultative services to the client(s), including attending client meetings, providing timely updates, and appropriate solutions to meet their expectations.
  • Collaborate and manage project sub-consultants and other internal disciplines
  • Develop extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals
  • Perform alternative studies, evaluate impacts, develop and finalize reports for client.
  • Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope.
  • Design projects using advanced discipline knowledge, client specifications and guidelines using design software and drawing tools.
  • Perform or check design computations
  • Prepare and compile contract plans, specifications and estimates
  • Coordinate with internal team members to ensure alignment and project completion by the defined deadline and established quality.
  • Technical oversight and guidance/support of Design Engineers within department

Nonessential functions and responsibilities:

  • Perform other related duties as assigned

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Job ID: 485775816
Originally Posted on: 7/17/2025

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