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Careers at JMD

JM Davidson Engineering is looking to grow our presence in Western New York and beyond. We are looking for talented, hardworking, and motivated individuals to join our growing team.  At JMD, we pride ourselves in providing quality services for all our clients, while cultivating a fun, collaborative work atmosphere and maintaining a progressive position on the importance of work-life balance.

This is a unique opportunity as JMD is a recently formed WBE/DBE firm and anticipates excellent growth opportunities.  If you are interested in being considered for one of our available positions, please let us know by submitting your cover letter and resume using the form to the right.

We hope to hear from you!

Available Positions

JMD is seeking a Project Engineer specializing in civil / environmental engineering to join our growing team.  The position will involve a variety of investigation, design, and construction-related work in support of our projects across the Western New York region.

The ideal candidate will be flexible, reliable, and eager to learn.  The Project Engineer will, ideally, provide support for all of our civil engineering disciplines, including water/wastewater, transportation, rail, structural, and water resources/environmental as necessary.  Opportunities may arise for more specialized growth; however, the priority is for a well-rounded individual able to assist in a wide variety of projects and needs.

As Project Engineer, you will:

  • Interact with our diverse team of engineers daily
  • Assist our team with a wide variety of projects from design through construction
  • Assist our team with a variety of engineering related tasks including performing calculations, writing technical reports, preparing drawings, specifications, and estimates, and assisting with permit applications
  • Assist with field inspections, assessments, and other outdoor project related work
  • Perform field visits to project locations during construction and assist with construction management duties
  • Assist with leading tasks as assigned by a Project Manager
  • Perform other duties as necessary

 

Required Qualifications:

  • 5-10 years relevant experience in the design and construction of civil engineering projects, ideally within the Western New York area with an emphasis on public project work
  • B.S. or M.S. degree from an ABET-accredited undergraduate / graduate program in Civil or Environmental Engineering
  • New York State Professional Engineering License or ability to obtain within 1 year
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Proficiency with drafting platforms such as AutoCAD, Civil3D, and/or Microstation – Additional GIS and modeling software skills are a plus, but not required
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills, including technical report writing ability
  • Ability to work well in a team environment
  • The ideal candidate will be able to work through problems independently, as well as assist with leading design task efforts with limited supervision
  • Must have own transportation and be able to work onsite.

 

Location:

This is an in-office position at either our Tonawanda, NY or Victor, NY office.

Salary:

Anticipated salary range is $75,000 to $100,000.  Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications & experience.

JMD is seeking a Junior Engineer specializing in civil/environmental engineering to join our growing team.  The position will involve a variety of investigation, design, and construction-related work in support of our projects across the Western New York region.  The position is an in-office position located in our Tonawanda, NY office.

The ideal candidate will be flexible, reliable, and eager to learn. The Junior Engineer will play a vital role in our civil/highway practice, but will also have the opportunity to support our other civil engineering disciplines, including transportation, rail, structural, and water resources/environmental, as necessary.

As Junior Engineer, you will:

  • Interact with our diverse team of engineers daily
  • Obtain real-world experience working on our current projects, from design through construction
  • Apply your engineering skills to help with our daily tasks including calculations, technical reports, design drawings, letters, spreadsheets, and permitting applications
  • Assist with the preparation of contract plans and specifications
  • Assist with the preparation of construction cost estimates
  • Assist with the review of construction submittals
  • Assist with field inspections / assessments
  • Perform field visits to see projects during construction
  • Perform assignments under the direct supervision of our Professional Engineers and/or Project Managers
  • Perform other duties as necessary

 

Required Qualifications:

  • 0-5 years relevant experience
  • B.S. or M.S. degree from an ABET-accredited undergraduate / graduate program in Civil or Environmental Engineering
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills
  • Ability to take on new challenges and broaden your skill set to accomplish the necessary tasks at hand
  • Must have own transportation (i.e a valid driver’s license) and be able to work onsite in our Tonawanda office

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Successful completion of the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering exam
  • Prior experience in AutoCAD/Civil 3D/Microstation a plus
  • Experience using GIS related software

 

Location:

This is an in-office position at our Tonawanda, NY or Victor, NY office.

Physical Demands:

  • This job requires prolonged periods of sitting at a computer
  • This job requires the ability to lift up to 25 lbs

 

Salary:

Anticipated salary range is $55,000 to $75,000. Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications & experience

J.M. Davidson, D.P.C., a civil engineering consulting firm, is seeking a Junior Engineer specializing in civil/structural engineering to join our growing team.  The position will involve a variety of investigation, design, and construction-related work in support of our projects across the Western New York region.  The position is an in-office position located in our Victor, NY office.

The ideal candidate will be flexible, reliable, and eager to learn.  The Junior Engineer will play a vital role in our structural engineering practice but will also have the opportunity to support our other civil engineering disciplines, including wastewater, transportation, rail, and water resources/environmental as necessary.

As a Junior Engineer, you will:

  • Interact with our diverse team of engineers daily
  • Obtain real-world experience working on our current projects, from design through construction
  • Apply your engineering skills to help with our daily tasks including calculations, technical reports, design drawings, letters, spreadsheets, and permitting applications
  • Assist with the preparation of contract plans and specifications
  • Assist with the preparation of construction cost estimates
  • Assist with the review of construction submittals
  • Assist with field inspections / assessments
  • Perform field visits to see projects during construction
  • Perform assignments under the direct supervision of our Professional Engineers and/or Project Managers
  • Perform other duties as necessary

Required Qualifications:

  • 0- 5 years relevant experience
  • S. or M.S. degree from an ABET-accredited undergraduate / graduate program in Civil/Structural Engineering
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills
  • Ability to take on new challenges and broaden your skill set to accomplish the necessary tasks at hand
  • Must have own transportation (i.e a valid driver’s license) and be able to work onsite in our Victor office.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Successful completion of the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering exam
  • Prior experience in AutoCAD/Civil 3D/Microstation a plus
  • Experience using GIS related software

Physical Demands:

  • This job requires prolonged periods of sitting at a computer
  • This job requires the ability to occasionally work on ladders and in aerial lifts
  • This job requires occasional field/inspection work
  • This job requires the ability to lift up to 25 lbs

Salary:

Anticipated salary range is $55,000 to $75,000. Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications & experience

J.M. Davidson, D.P.C., a civil engineering consulting firm, is seeking a Junior Engineer specializing in civil/environmental engineering to join our growing team.  The position will involve a variety of investigation, design, and construction-related work in support of our projects across the Western New York region.  The position is an in-office position located in our Tonawanda, NY office.

The ideal candidate will be flexible, reliable, and eager to learn.  The Junior Engineer will play a vital role in our water/wastewater practice, but will also have the opportunity to support our other civil engineering disciplines, including transportation, rail, structural, and water resources/environmental as necessary.

As a Junior Engineer, you will:

  • Interact with our diverse team of engineers daily
  • Obtain real-world experience working on our current projects, from design through construction
  • Apply your engineering skills to help with our daily tasks including calculations, technical reports, design drawings, letters, spreadsheets, and permitting applications
  • Assist with the preparation of contract plans and specifications
  • Assist with the preparation of construction cost estimates
  • Assist with the review of construction submittals
  • Assist with field inspections / assessments
  • Perform field visits to see projects during construction
  • Perform assignments under the direct supervision of our Professional Engineers and/or Project Managers
  • Perform other duties as necessary

Required Qualifications:

  • BS. or M.S. degree from an ABET-accredited undergraduate / graduate program in Civil or Environmental Engineering
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills
  • Ability to take on new challenges and broaden your skill set to accomplish the necessary tasks at hand
  • Must have own transportation (i.e a valid driver’s license) and be able to work onsite in our Tonawanda office.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Successful completion of the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering exam
  • Prior experience in AutoCAD/Civil 3D/Microstation a plus
  • Experience using GIS related software

Physical Demands:

  • This job requires prolonged periods of sitting at a computer
  • This job requires the ability to lift up to 25 lbs

Salary:

Anticipated salary range is $55,000 to $75,000. Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications & experience

We are looking for a Wetland Scientist (or Field Biologist) who has at least 5 years of experience and able to conduct wetland delineations, invasive species surveys, and has knowledge of federal and state environmental protection laws and regulations.  The candidate must be able to lead field work, identify plants, and write field reports.  Generally, our work entails environmental screenings to assist in early project design which include identification of high quality ecological communities or potential habitat for sensitive species using published information and field reconnaissance, identification of regulated resources and making recommendations to the project engineers on appropriate environmental protections, performing wetland delineations, federal, state, and local permitting from Clean Water Act Section 404/401 permits, SEQRA EAFs and floodplain management permits, and environmental compliance inspections for a variety of linear transportation and miscellaneous other projects.

This position is a full time position; however, part-time, contractual, or seasonal positions may also be considered for the right candidate.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct surveys including wetland delineations, invasive species mapping, threatened and endangered species habitat screenings, and tree inventories.
  • Assist with field mapping and data collection with a GPS receiver.
  • Assist with environmental screenings and project reviews, particularly relating to NEPA, SEQR, and the NYSDOT design report preliminary design process.
  • Assist with the development of permit applications including USACE, NYSDEC, and other environmental permitting, as necessary.
  • Assist with environmental compliance inspections for projects during construction.

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resources or Environmental Sciences. Similar fields will be considered with 5+ years of field experience. 
  • The ability to identify plant and animal species is required.
  • This position is for an experienced individual with at least 5-7 years of wetland delineation experience in a similar position.
  • Ability to lead field teams and work with minimal guidance, under the overarching supervision of our existing Project Managers.
  • Ability to conduct field investigations during a variety of weather conditions across New York State and potentially neighboring states is required.
  • Previous experience and knowledge of NYSDOT environmental screening and project review procedures, USACE and NYSDEC permitting requirements and regulations, is required.
  • Experience and/or knowledge of rare mollusks is a plus, but not required.
  • Experience preparing wetland delineation reports, Joint Permit Applications, and conducting environmental reviews is required.
  • Candidate must have strong attention to detail.
  • Willingness to learn and stay up to date with the ever-changing environmental regulatory landscape.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
  • Experience with Word, Excel, GIS, are required. Experience with AutoCAD/Microstation is a plus.
  • Must have own transportation for purposes of client meetings and site visits. Some travel is to be expected.  Occasional overnight travel and longer work days may be required.
  • Our team is small, but growing. All our team members must be willing to take on new challenges, learn new skills, and be flexible to work as a team to meet our project goals and expectations. 

 

Location:

This position is an in-office position at either our Tonawanda, NY or Victor, NY office locations.  Remote work is a possibility and will be considered for the right candidate.

 

Salary/Benefits:

Anticipated salary range is $75,000-$115,000. Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.