Expectations

Make a difference with your change – lead with ingenuity!

Lochner leads in providing planning, environmental, design, construction engineering and inspection, and right of way services for surface transportation, rail, transit, and aviation clients across the United States. Our civil and structural engineers, planners, environmental specialists, inspectors, and support professionals are devoted to providing valuable professional services that enhance people’s lives through sustainable infrastructure.

• Client-Focused: We are collaborative and attentive to the unique needs and goals of each project.

• Performance-Driven: We are problem solvers dedicated to transforming transportation infrastructure challenges into opportunities for innovation.

• Community-Minded: We are vested in the work we do as stewards of public funds used to improve the communities we serve.

• Socially Responsible: We give back to our communities by supporting various charitable organizations and causes.

• Growth Oriented: We invest in programs to attract, retain, and develop employees so Lochner becomes a long-term home for top talent.

Our goals and strategies promote a diverse and inclusive workforce that feels empowered to make a difference in the world. Our vision is to create healthy and sustainable communities both within and outside of our organization where current and future generations can thrive.

Are you ready to join us?

Requirements:

• Serve as project manager, deputy project manager, and major task lead on Transportation Projects

• Guide multi-disciplinary teams in delivery of transportation projects

• Lead the preparation of NEPA-related compliance documents and technical reports/deliverables

• Provide research and analysis for transportation projects

• Execute and deliver high-quality work products, on schedule

• Prepare documents under NEPA, in compliance with FHWA, IDOT regulations among other federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations, including Section 106 (National Historic Preservation Act), Section 7 (Endangered Species Act), Section 404 (Clean Water Act), and Section 4(f) (US Department of Transportation Act)

• Lead staff in preparation of visuals such as maps, diagrams, tables, charts, reports, models, infographics, and 3D illustrations for presentation of project information

• Lead public involvement and multi-agency stakeholder meetings in support of project work

• Coordinate with clients, resource/regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and technical staff in a confident and professional manner.

• Manage client relationships and perform business development functions

• Stay current on the latest transportation planning subject matter, policies, regulations, and techniques.

• Serve as a Local, Regional and National resource for Lochner transportation planning projects

• Hire would report to Lochner’s Chicago office

• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Qualifications:

• 10 years of experience working in the transportation planning field.

• AICP Certification (preferred)

• Completion of degree in Transportation planning, Environmental policy, Environmental science, Engineering, Biology or related field

• Experience authoring Environmental Assessment and/or Environmental Impact Statement NEPA documents

• Expertise with relevant environmental and transportation laws, permitting requirements, notification and compliance practices

• Exceptional writing and verbal skills, specifically with NEPA documents

• Strong communication and research skills

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work with a collaborative team

• Ability to collaborate with other environmental and engineering staff to perform NEPA-related research, data collection and document preparation for transportation clients

• Experience managing multi-disciplinary transportation projects of varying scales

• Experience coordinating with clients, stakeholder agencies, and the general public

• Proficiency with technical writing, communication software, technology, and tools.

Commitment

Aligning with our performance-driven nature, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.

Lochner provides a comprehensive 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 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

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations 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 accommodations 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 50 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 a background check. Background checks include SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, a criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and drug test. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the background check.

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