CAREERS

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 looking to fill a full-time Structural Engineer position in Western NY.  The preferred candidate would be located in either the Greater Buffalo or Rochester, NY areas.

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

  • Perform in-depth structural inspections.
  • Perform structural analysis and design for steel, concrete, and timber structures.
  • Prepare contract drawings using Microstation and / or AutoCAD
  • Assist with report writing
  • Prepare contract specifications.
  • Prepare cost estimates and quantity takeoffs.
  • Review shop drawings.
  • Respond to questions / changes during construction.
  • Assist with proposal preparation and marketing tasks, as needed.
  • Perform QA/QC reviews on work of others.

Required Qualifications:

  • BS in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in structural coursework (MS Preferred).
  • NY Licensed Professional Engineer.
  • 5+ years of structural engineering experience for both new and rehabilitation projects.
  • Familiarity with various design codes and manuals including:
    • ACI 318 & 350
    • AISC Steel Construction Manual
    • AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications
    • ASCE 7
    • NY Building Code
  • FEM experience working with SAP 2000.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to work well in a team environment
  • Ability to be flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of our growing company.

Location:

This is an in-office position at either our Tonawanda, NY or Victor, NY locations.  Hybrid may be considered for the right candidate.

Salary:

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

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 provide support for all of our civil engineering disciplines, including water/wastewater, 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 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:

  • 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 and be able to work onsite in Town of 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.

Salary:

Anticipated salary range is $50,000 to $65,000. Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications & experience.