Author: Danielle

Civil EIT Land Development 

JMJ Group is seeking an entry level Civil Engineer with an interest in Land Development for our
Thomasville, GA office. This opportunity is perfect for the applicant looking for career opportunities
outside of major metropolitan areas. An excellent opportunity awaits a humble, hungry, and smart
individual willing to join a small team of dedicated engineers and consultants. The position offers
potential for professional development in a growing, family-like working environment and the
opportunity to apply innovative technology, new planning concepts, and environmental best practices to
help our clients solve their most challenging problems related to real estate, water resources, and
transportation in Florida and Georgia.

Founded in 2010 by Jerry Pionessa Jr. and his father G.J. Pionessa, JMJ Group is a boutique engineering,
consulting and planning firm with two locations, one in historic Thomasville, Georgia and the other in
coastal Jacksonville, Florida. The team is a leader in the Southeast, driven by a desire to reach solutions
that mitigate risk, create value and conserve natural resources. JMJ’s vision and legacy is building a
better future for all communities served, one street at a time.

Job Description
The Civil EIT Land Development works on civil engineering and planning projects creating high-quality
work products and develops broad knowledge and skills associated with residential, commercial and
industrial land development. The position provides limited consultation to clients and applies standard
techniques in research, preparation and delivery of plans, designs, documents and specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Produces designs which may include site planning, horizontal layout, grading, stormwater
collection and management facilities, potable/reuse water systems, gravity sanitary sewer
systems, pump stations, erosion control and maintenance of traffic.
• Produces technical letters/reports such as due diligence packages, stormwater management
reports and hydraulic calculations.
• Develops a comprehensive understanding of all permitting within area of expertise including
local, state and federal agencies.
• Assists with field reviews, certifications and post design services.
• Acquires a general understanding of real estate entitlement processes.
• Learns technical tools, techniques, software, materials and processes to optimize efficiencies
and quality.
• Actively contributes ideas, solicits feedback and inquires about industry knowledge.
• May transport materials including samples, supplies and survey equipment.
• Travels locally to client, consultant, job site, agency and work locations, as needed.

Job Description

Job Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, related field or equivalent relevant work experience is
required.
• Engineer Intern Registration (State of Florida or Georgia).
• 0-3 years of experience in the criteria above.

Additional Information
Prior to a final offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background
screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other
credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer
report. These screenings will be conducted by JMJ Group’s background vendor of choice and will be
conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

Seniority Level
Staff
Industry
• Civil Engineering
• Construction
• Land Development
Employment Type
Full-time
Education
Bachelor’s Degree
License/Certification
Engineer Intern (EI)

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION – The Civil & Environmental
Engineering (CE/ENVE) Department at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo invites applications for
a full-time, academic year, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in Environmental
Engineering. Candidates with diverse teaching and research interests are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will
be able to demonstrate how their background addresses contemporary environmental engineering concerns related to
bioremediation, resource recovery, air quality, or solid/hazardous waste. . Rank and salary are commensurate with
qualifications and experience.

The position is available starting Fall 2022.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: (a) teaching undergraduate classes and laboratories in environmental
engineering in general as well as graduate courses in an area of specialization. The ability to teach courses in more than
one sub-specialty (bioremediation, solid/hazardous waste, air, or engineering fundamentals such as thermodynamics or
mass transfer) is preferred; (b) supervising undergraduate and graduate-level research; (c) developing and maintaining
externally-funded research programs; (d) collaborating with other faculty on curricular, research and professional
development interests; (e) engaging in activities related to service in the form of student club advising, curriculum
development, and shared governance.

The Department has two separate B.S. degree programs with approximately 630 undergraduate students in the Civil
Engineering Program and 170 in the Environmental Engineering Program. Both programs are ABET accredited. The
Department’s undergraduate programs are consistently rated as among the best in the U.S. for non-Ph.D. granting
institutions, and the department proudly supports extremely active and highly regarded student chapters of the Air and
Waste Management Association, American Society of Civil Engineers, Society of Women Engineers, and Engineers
without Borders. The Department also offers an M.S. degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering with approximately
50 active graduate students.

Candidates for the position are required to have earned undergraduate and doctorate degrees in Civil/Environmental
Engineering, Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, or a related field by the time of appointment. Experience in
environmental engineering, supported by a record of scholarly publications, is preferred. Professional registration,
LEED certification, and industry/consulting experience are desirable. A commitment to innovation in undergraduate
teaching and working in a multidisciplinary and collaborative setting is expected.

For more information and to apply, please visit www.calpolyjobs.org to complete the required online faculty application
and apply to Requisition #505528. In addition, each applicant is encouraged to provide (preferably as attachments to the
online application) the following supplemental documents: (1) cover letter providing some detail of the applicant’s
qualifications and interest in the position; (2) current résumé/CV; and (3) the names, addresses, and telephone numbers
of at least three professional references. Finalists chosen to interview on-campus will be required to provide three letters
of recommendation and official transcripts. Applicants are encouraged to submit materials by November 15, 2021 for
full consideration; however, the position will remain open until filled. For questions, please contact the Civil and
Environmental Engineering Department at ceenve@calpoly.edu.

Cal Poly welcomes and encourages diversity. We seek applicants and nominations from those who have experience
teaching, mentoring, and developing research in ways that effectively address individuals from historically
underrepresented backgrounds. The University seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our
commitment to serve the people of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students
richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning. Cal Poly is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (Geotechnical Engineering), position number 83019, University of Hawai’i at Manoa, College of Engineering, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, invites applications for a full-time, general fund, tenure track, faculty position, pending position clearance and availability of funds to begin approximately August 1, 2022 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The University of Hawai’i is a Carnegie doctorate granting university with a strong emphasis on research and graduate education. The Department offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees, and its undergraduate program is ABET accredited. Current enrollment is approximately 300 undergraduate and 50 graduate students with 17 faculty members. For more information on the department, please visit our website at (cee.hawaii.edu).

Duties: To teach undergraduate and graduate courses in geotechnical engineering and related civil engineering courses. The new faculty is expected to contribute to advancing the state-of-the-art in geotechnical engineering. Teach via various distance delivery modes as required and serve on departmental, college, and university committees. Develop an externally funded research program that leads to publication in leading scholarly journals. The successful candidate will have access to a well-equipped geotechnical testing laboratory, along with associated machine shop facilities. Available computer facilities are extensive, including access to the Maui High-Performance Computing Center and state-of-the-art multimedia computer instructional laboratories. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with a variety of faculty from other colleges such as the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, etc. Related areas of potential cooperation include soil science, geology, hydrology, ocean processes, etc.

Minimum qualifications: An earned Ph.D. (All but dissertation, ABD, will be considered; degree must be earned before the date of hire) in civil engineering, geology/geophysics, or a closely related discipline from a university of recognized standing by the start date of the position, and expertise in an emerging research area related to geotechnical engineering. Candidates also must demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates must be qualified to teach graduate courses in his or her area, as well as undergraduate courses in civil engineering. Candidates must demonstrate scholarly achievement evidenced by a track record of conducting research, and publishing scholarly materials. Candidates must have excellent communication skills for meeting and conferring with others.

Desirable Qualifications:

1. Strong research record in geotechnical engineering, and related areas.

2. Ideal candidates in the primary search area will have research interests including but not limited to resiliency and/or sustainability in geotechnical engineering, coastal geotechnics, and other emerging areas.

3. Quality of research thus far is an important consideration, as is potential for establishing an extramurally funded research program.

 

Pay range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

To apply: Applicants should follow the instructions at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hawaiiedu/jobs/3240994/assistant-professor-geotech-83019

for submission instructions (The applicants should submit a cover letter specifying the position and the research area; a statement of their research interests, activities, and

plans; a statement on their teaching philosophy, interests, and plan; a curriculum vitae detailing research and teaching accomplishments; up to 4 copies of relevant publications; and the names, addresses, e-mail, and telephone numbers of up to 4 references). Application reviews will start on Nov. 1, 2021 and continue until a suitable candidate is found. For more information on the Department, please visit our website at www.cee.hawaii.edu.