About Lochner
Founded in 1944, Lochner is a trusted infrastructure services provider for aviation, surface transportation and water clients who need high-quality, forward-looking solutions to complex challenges. Our vision is to become a Top 100 leader in the A/E industry, centered on an agile, engaged, and empowered workforce coming together to embrace the art of the possible and make a lasting difference in our world.
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As a people-centric company, Lochner’s purpose is to empower our team to put their knowledge to work, enhancing communities across the US. To achieve this, we hire candidates of all experiences and skillsets because amazing things happen when people with diverse backgrounds come together to solve problems. We believe collaboration is more than a buzz word — it is a guiding principle in which every point of view is valued and heard and is the driving force in delivering our best work. At all levels of the organization, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit and culture of autonomy to advance our strategic vision and continually seek our next success story. Lochner – learn more about us
This position will work on a wide variety of highway improvement projects, interstate and toll capacity projects, alternative contracting and as needed assist the regional leadership with development of PD&E projects for the highway sector.
The primary responsibilities for this position include:
- Under general direction, perform civil engineering design and analysis on projects for our public sector clients
- Collaborating with junior staff and assisting in the direction of other technical staff to produce quality designs and plans and interpreting plans from other engineering related disciplines (survey, utility, etc.)
- Assist with the development of Preliminary Engineering Reports and PD&E Concept Plans.
- Assist and participate in marketing pursuits including proposal writing, research and presentation development.
- Developing construction documents, estimates and assisting with construction administration services
- Serving as a Task Manager, Assistant Project Manager, or Project Manager with responsibilities that include budget and schedule management as well as some client interaction
- Assisting Senior Project Manager with oversight and management of major highway capacity projects including design bid build, design build and P3 work.
- Coordination of engineering design staff and other disciplines to meet objectives.
- Assist with monitoring financial progress and scheduling of major infrastructure projects.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
- 8-12 years of strong experience in design and construction plan production. Experience with tolled express lanes and/or interstate capacity improvements a plus.
- Strong technical skills with the desire to participate and grow in the management of complex surface transportation projects.
- Experience with alternative contracting a plus.
- PE license or the ability to obtain a PE license within 6 months of hire
- Experience with FDOT / NCDOT processes a plus
- MicroStation ORD experience
- Ability to work independently at times and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required to build relationships with team members.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to effectively coordinate and collaborate with in-house task teams, subconsultant and prime consultant partners.
Commitment
Joining Lochner means gaining access to a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health and financial well-being throughout your career.
Lochner provides an extensive total rewards package that includes:
- Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program
- Company Paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave), and Life Insurance
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses and/or Dependent Care
- Paid Family Leave
- Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
- Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible)
- Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health
- Lochner Cares Non-Profit 501c3
- Education and Training Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
- Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service
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Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stoop, crawl, and lifting. The employee must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 20 pounds. Must be alert to equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.
Equal Employer
Lochner is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Lochner provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
All positions at Lochner require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo pre-employment screening. Background checks include SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and drug tests. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the pre-employment screening.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
- 8-12 years of strong experience in design and construction plan production
- PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
- Experience with tolled express lanes and/or interstate capacity improvements
- Experience with FDOT / NCDOT processes
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Ability to coordinate and collaborate with teams and partners
What We Do
H.W. Lochner is a distinguished engineering, planning, and consulting firm specializing in infrastructure development, providing services for aviation, surface transportation, and water clients.
