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:

• Experience with Structural Inspection/Design Engineer in the Midwest

• Perform structural inspection and reporting of in-service highway bridges, including routine bridge inspection and fracture critical bridge inspection.

• Experience with structural load rating of in-service highway bridges in accordance with the AASHTO MBE.

• Structural design activities will also be performed on transportation projects.

• Perform structural and civil engineering analysis and design various types of multi-material structures by applying in-depth knowledge and theory of mechanics of materials, reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete and steel design.

• Responsibilities will include producing quality designs and plans, and interpreting plans from other engineering related disciplines (survey, utility, etc.) or firms. 

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Civil or Structural Engineering is required.

• EIT is required.

• Completion of FHWA-NHI- Course 130055 – Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges is required.

• FHWA/NBIS qualified Routine Bridge Inspection Team Leader is preferred.

• FHWA/NBIS qualified Fracture Critical Bridge Inspection Team Leader is preferred.

• Rope climbing experience/training is preferred. 

• Entry level to 4 years of bridge inspection/design experience is preferred.

• Knowledge of DOT design manuals bridge design and plan preparation.

• Knowledge of MicroStation and typical structural design and analysis software.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to use resources efficiently and effectively, take initiative and be highly motivated, work with a diverse group of engineers and technicians, adhere to a schedule, and demonstrate a good work ethic.

• The successful candidate must have a desire to grow professionally in a mid-sized company environment and continue to grow our firm through our reputation for providing excellent consulting engineering services

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.