Structural Engineer I/II

Join Our Award-Winning Team!

Lochmueller Group is seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented early‑career Structural Engineer to join our Mishawaka, IN office. In this role, you will collaborate with senior engineers to support the design, analysis, and documentation of a variety of structural and bridge projects. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience and grow your skills in a supportive, team‑oriented environment. Join a firm consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work in Indiana year after year. 

Lochmueller Group is a growing 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.

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

Why Join Us?

At Lochmueller Group, we believe in fostering an excellent workplace culture built on support, inclusivity, and growth. As a 100% employee-owned company, our team is dedicated to each other's success and the continued development of the firm. You'll have the opportunity to build your skills, collaborate with experienced professionals, and contribute to the success of a company recognized for its innovation, quality, and commitment to excellence. If you're a motivated, detail-oriented individual passionate about making a positive impact in your community and beyond, we’d love to hear from you.

• Assist in preparing preliminary design plans, technical documents, and project specifications under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Conduct analyses, perform standard computations, and assist in the creation of drawings and visual aids for bridge design projects.
• Collaborate with the design team to ensure that all work complies with local, state, and federal codes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Observe and support construction activities to collect relevant data and contribute to site assessments and progress reviews.
• Utilize design software and tools for drafting, modeling, and project visualization.
• Assist in the development of project cost estimates and resource planning.
• Perform quality control self-checks on assigned tasks and contribute to the review process.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to the overall success of the project.
• Perform other duties as assigned by senior engineers or project managers.

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 0-2 years of relevant civil engineering experience.
• Passage, or ability to pursue passage, of the FE exam.
• Understanding of  design principles and standards.
• Familiarity with engineering and design software specific to the assigned discipline.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including: Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Health & Wellness (medical, dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance w/ option for additional voluntary life insurance)
• Work/Life Balance (vacation, holidays, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, flexible scheduling & telecommuting opportunities)
• Wealth-Building (401k w/ company match, student loan repayment benefit, ESOP, competitive compensation package)
• Professional Benefits (professional membership dues, career & educational development)

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. Some of the content in this job post may have been auto-generated using advanced AI.