Water Resources Project Engineer I

  • Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers
  • Trenton, New Jersey
  • 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: JMT is seeking a motivated Water Resources Project Engineer with 6-10 years of design experience to join the Trenton, NJ group. The Project Engineer will perform various design and permitting tasks in conjunction and with the oversight of senior engineers. The successful candidate will be well-versed across the water resources discipline with demonstrated design experience in drainage, erosion and sediment control, stormwater management design, H&H modeling, and permitting with the supporting capabilities to perform a variety of design tasks in the civil engineering and environmental permitting field.

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 $43.00 - $55.00/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

  • Candidates must be capable of working on multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced team-oriented environment. Excellent written and oral communication skills are a must.
  • Candidates to be familiar with Federal, State and local jurisdiction design standards and permitting regulations is required.
  • Candidates to be capable of completing design tasks including, but are not limited to, the development of roadway and site grading plans, drainage design, stormwater management design, erosion and sedimentation control, construction staging and sequencing plans, watershed studies, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, and design/inspection of traditional and innovative green stormwater infrastructure and SWM BMPs in both urban and rural environments.
  • Candidates to complete assignments will be performed through a working knowledge of applicable design criteria, regulatory requirements, and standards and processes.
  • Candidates to be capable of coordinating with contractors, outside consultants, government agencies, and JMT staff from multiple locations and technical disciplines is expected.

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

  • Perform other related duties as assigned

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Job ID: 490121331
Originally Posted on: 8/20/2025

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