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Water Resources Project Engineer III/IV

Water Resources Project Engineer III/IV

locationMerrillville, IN, USA
PublishedPublished: 12/14/2024
Engineering
Full Time
We are looking for a talented Civil Engineering professional to join our dynamic and growing Water Resources team. The ideal candidate for this role will be a Professional Engineer with extensive experience working on wastewater, drinking water and/or stormwater projects.
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:

  • Work as a project engineer and project manager with responsibility for wastewater, drinking water, and stormwater projects.
  • May supervise work groups including engineers and/or technicians.
  • Ensure project designs are in conformance with the latest design specifications.
  • Perform design quantity computations and checks.
  • Plans, schedules, or coordinates the preparation of documents or activities for projects.
  • Provide mentorship to junior level staff.
  • Understand and work with surveying data provided from survey department.
  • Read and interpret schematic and construction plans.
  • Apply a variety of specification regulations, policies and standards to assure compliance with various Federal, State, and local rules and regulations.
  • Review operational practices to ensure compliance with applicable policies and performance measures.
  • Complete other duties as needed.
  • May perform other duties related to the role.

Qualifications for this role:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or other applicable engineering field
  • Professional Engineer (PE)
  • 10+ years of experience in this discipline
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD and other relevant design and modeling software
  • Experience with project management and accounting software is helpful
  • 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:

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Become an employee-owner!
  • Availability of flexible work hours and part-time telecommuting
  • 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.