Senior Roadway Engineer

Job DetailsJob Location: Salt Lake City, UT 84107Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeJob Category: DesignAbout 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.

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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

We are seeking an experienced roadway engineer to lead and support highway, street, and trail design projects within Utah and the West Region. The ideal candidate would have experience in leading and managing roadway design on highway, street and trail projects for UDOT and/or other local governments. The Candidate will work our Cottonwood Heights Office with a Hybrid Remote Work Agreement generally for 3 days in person per week.

Your impact:

Lead, assign, and review work of the project delivery team; check work and progress; identify changes of scope and potential additional services.
Serve as a Task Lead, or Design Engineer on large-scale highway, bridge, and/or trail projects with multiple disciplines and sub-consultant.
Train and/or mentor junior staff
Work with other West Region transportation leads in the completion of regionally significant projects.
Prepare plans, specifications, cost estimates, conduct studies and design calculations, and support all aspects of an engineering project while collaborating with staff, consultants, and clients.
Implement existing QA/QC procedures, participate in the further development and maintenance of the QA/QC program for transportation improvement projects
Participate in project scoping and fee estimating for design contracts.
Assist with write-ups and exhibits for technical and risk considerations on proposals for design engineering contracts.

 Who you are:

Eight+ years of roadway design experience for highways and streets.
B.S. in Civil Engineering and licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Utah (or ability to obtain Utah PE License within six months).
Candidate may report in-office or work a hybrid schedule and would be located in the Salt Lake City area or willing to relocate prior to beginning work.
Solid background leading roadway design, with demonstrated interdisciplinary understanding and coordination skills. Trail design experience is a plus.
Experience working on UDOT and local agency transportation projects is preferred. 
Experience in designing and delivering projects in Open Roads Designer required. Experience with AutoCAD Civil3D is a plus, but not necessary.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Self-motivated and can work independently but also enjoy working in a team environment.

 
CommitmentJoining 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-Profit 501c3
Education and Training Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discounts
Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service


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Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly expo