Roadway Design Engineer

We are looking for a talented Civil Engineer to join our growing Roadway/Highway design team in the Kansas City region. The ideal candidate for this role will be an EIT with experience working on local agency and/or DOT roadway design projects. This is a great opportunity to join a growing 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 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 Roadway/Highway Design team is involved in a wide variety of street, roadway, highway and multi-modal transportation design projects for 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 as we make a difference in our communities.

In this position, the candidate will:

• Prepare preliminary design plans, documents, and specifications under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Conduct analyses and perform standard computations, drawings, and visual aids for projects.
• May coordinate work with entry-level engineers, technicians, or other staff.
• Collaborate with the design team to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Conduct field inspections to gather relevant data and contribute to site assessments.
• Utilize design software and tools for drafting and modeling.
• Support the development of cost estimates for projects.
• Perform quality control self-checks of assigned work.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications for this role:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field from an ABET accredited civil engineering program.
• Passed FE/EI exam
• 3+ years of relevant roadway design engineering experience
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
• Strong understanding of  design principles and standards
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work individually or as part of a team

What we offer:

• Excellent workplace culture
• Flexible scheduling options
• 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

Lochmueller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Lochgroup fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. All qualified applications 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.