Project Engineer - Hydraulics & Drainage

We are looking for a talented Project Engineer to join our Roadway/Highway team in Indianapolis, IN. This role will work with our Roadway Design team and will primarily focus on the hydraulics/drainage design for our diverse transportation projects. This is a great opportunity to join a growing company with a lot of opportunity for career development.

About the company:

Lochmueller Group is a regional 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 most 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: Means “from the heart” – Creativity; Accountability; Respect; Dedication; Integrity; Achievement – that’s what sets us apart! 

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 vested 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. 

In this position, the candidate will:

• Develops project designs in conformance with the latest design standards.
• Stays current on available modeling software and utilizes it to efficiently design facilities.
• Develops, reads, and interprets schematic and construction plans.
• Manages the production of drawings in AutoCAD and or MicroStation for DOT and local agency projects.
• Performs design quantity computations and checks for developing opinions of probable construction cost.
• Understands and works with surveying data provided from survey department.
• Applies a variety of specification regulations, policies and standards to assure compliance with various Federal, State, and local rules and regulations.
• Works with clients to pursue project funding through available funding agencies while following funding agency practices and policies.
• Depending on experience, may be assigned management of project and will be given budgetary limitations and staffing to complete the project.

Qualifications for this role:

• Bachelor’s degree or Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• 5+ years of related experience
• In-depth knowledge of Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) hydraulic analysis, planning, and design practices is also an important qualification
• Experience with HEC-RAS, HY-8, EPA SWMM, XPSWMM, HEC-HMS or TR-20, and/or WaterGEMS is helpful
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Microstation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to read and interpret Engineering drawings and specifications is needed
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to work well individually or as part of a team

What we offer:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Become an employee-owner!
• Rich coverage for major medical insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Basic life insurance (with option for additional voluntary life insurance)
• Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Student loan repayment benefit
• Flexible Scheduling/ Telecommuting options can be discussed with management

Lochmueller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Lochgroup fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws.