We are looking for an experienced Project Engineer to join our Roadway Design team at our Indianapolis office. The ideal candidate for this role will have experience working on local agency and/or DOT roadway design projects. This is a great opportunity to join a company that is committed to creating a positive workplace culture and providing opportunities to perform meaningful work impacting the future of infrastructure in our communities.
Lochmueller Group is a growing civil engineering consulting firm with an emphasis on infrastructure. We provide multi-disciplined services for a variety of public agencies and private entities, including transportation design; water resources design; environmental analysis & permitting; construction engineering & inspection; traffic engineering & transportation planning; surveying; and land acquisition & appraisal. Our transportation design team offers a variety of services, but much of our work involves roadway and bridge design for various local public agencies and state DOT’s.
For over 40 years, Lochmueller Group has helped communities reinvent their future through thoughtful, actionable planning and design. Our dedication to building a team that demonstrates our corporate values (CARDIA) is what sets us apart:
CARDIA: Creativity; Accountability; Respect; Dedication; Integrity; Achievement
Lochmueller Group provides an excellent workplace culture established by our people who share these values. We are a 100% employee-owned company, and our people are invested in the success and continued development of each other and the firm. This is a great place to build a career and grow with a company that is dedicated to quality and service.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Supporting project managers in the planning and execution of roadway design projects.
- Assisting in the preparation of project proposals, budgets, and timelines.
- Conducting engineering analysis and design for assigned projects.
- Designing projects or project components and preparing project documents.
- Applying engineering techniques, methods, and design criteria to support project execution.
- Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project goals are met.
- Preparing and reviewing project documentation, reports, and specifications.
- Collaborating with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
- May be involved in the mentorship and development of junior level staff.
Qualifications for this role:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering or a related field
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain
- 5+ years of progressive experience in roadway and highway design, including work on INDOT or local agency projects
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and support project delivery across multiple tasks
- Experience with industry-standard roadway design software is required
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated commitment to quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement
What we offer:
- Health & Wellness: medical, dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance w/ option for additional voluntary life insurance
- Work/Life Balance: vacation, holidays, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, flexible scheduling & telecommuting opportunities
- Wealth-Building: 401k w/ company match, student loan repayment benefit, ESOP, competitive compensation package
- Professional Benefits: professional membership dues, career & educational development
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering or a related field
- Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain one
- 5+ years of progressive experience in roadway and highway design, including ODOT or local agency projects
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and support project delivery across multiple tasks
- Experience with MicroStation and OpenRoads
- Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Commitment to quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement
What We Do
Lochmueller Group is an employee-owned, full-service survey, planning, engineering and environmental firm serving clients throughout the U.S. and abroad. While maintaining its strong focus on planning, today the firm addresses a wide variety of needs from early data collection and modeling through public involvement, design, and construction oversight. This comprehensive range of services allows Lochmueller to better understand and appreciate the client’s ultimate goals and how to achieve them. Planners and designers have access to a wide variety of expertise in-house readily available to provide insights on specific planning and design considerations, permitting, costs, and a host of other subjects.
