Senior Drainage Engineer

About Lochner

Founded in 1944, Lochner is a trusted infrastructure services provider for aviation, surface transportation and water clients who need high-quality, forward-looking solutions to complex challenges. Our vision is to become a Top 100 leader in the A/E industry, centered on an agile, engaged, and empowered workforce coming together to embrace the art of the possible and make a lasting difference in our world.

Are you ready to join us on this journey?

As a people-centric company, Lochner’s purpose is to empower our team to put their knowledge to work, enhancing communities across the US. To achieve this, we hire candidates of all experiences and skillsets because amazing things happen when people with diverse backgrounds come together to solve problems. We believe collaboration is more than a buzz word — it is a guiding principle in which every point of view is valued and heard and is the driving force in delivering our best work. At all levels of the organization, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit and culture of autonomy to advance our strategic vision and continually seek our next success story.  Lochner – learn more about us

Your impact:

As a part of our Transportation Department Team, the Drainage Engineer will manage the analysis and design of complex transportation and civil drainage systems, Storm Water Management Plans, storm water facilities, permanent water quality facilities, NPDES permitting, and H&H analysis. The Drainage Engineer will act as the design task leader for drainage scopes on projects; be responsible for task budget and schedules; attend and actively participate in client meetings; supervise junior drainage staff; and provide technical assistance in developing marketing proposals.

• Demonstrate technical ability in analysis and design of common water resources tasks such as design of storm water management BMPs, storm drainage systems, open channels, closed conduit hydraulics, culverts, bridge hydraulics, scour analysis, and show experience with NPDES Permit Compliance both in documentation and design of water quality BMPs.
• Prepare hydrological and hydraulic calculations and models.
• Prepare quantity takeoffs and cost estimates.
• Prepare plans, specifications, drainage reports, and exhibits.
• Coordinate and oversee efforts of more junior staff
• Provide quality control checks on work performed under your direction.
• Work closely in the office as part of a multi-discipline team.
• Develop project scope of work documents and project plans that include an analysis of benefit, cost, work schedule, and any related risks.
• Monitor and communicate project related issues, scope changes, variances and contingencies that may arise during the development of projects.
• Meet with and effectively communicate with project teams
• Make trips to project sites as necessary to evaluate progress and status.
• Be familiar UDOT, and local agency design criteria and standards.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Four-year degree in Civil Engineering or related Engineering degree.
• Utah PE or ability to obtain through comity.
• 8-12 years of experience in related water resources design and management.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office, analysis software such as HEC-RAS, HY-8, FHWA Hydraulic Toolbox, CUHP/SWMM, MicroStation, Inroads, Open Roads Designer, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and MS Project.

Who you are:

Joining Lochner means gaining access to a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health and financial well-being throughout your career.

Lochner provides an extensive 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 Savings Plan with Employer Match 
• Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible)
• Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health
• Lochner Cares Non-