Roadway Project Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Project Engineer to join our growing Roadway Design team in Overland Park, Kansas. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced roadway engineer who is looking to contribute to meaningful transportation projects as part of a 100% employee-owned company.

At Lochmueller, you'll partner with a talented team of transportation professionals on a variety of roadway and transportation projects serving local municipalities, counties, and state DOT’s, primarily MoDOT and KDOT. You'll have the opportunity to apply your technical expertise and play a key role in the successful delivery of transportation improvements that positively impact the communities we serve.

For over 40 years, Lochmueller Group has helped communities reinvent their future through thoughtful, actionable planning and design. What truly sets Lochmueller apart is our people and the values that guide how we work:

Creativity; Accountability; Respect; Dedication; Integrity; Achievement

Lochmueller Group is a 100% employee-owned firm where our people are invested in each other's success and the long-term success of the company. We offer a collaborative environment that supports professional growth, encourages innovation, and provides opportunities to make a meaningful impact through your work. It's a place where talented professionals can build rewarding careers while helping shape the future of the communities we serve.

Why Choose Lochmueller Group?

• Work on meaningful transportation projects that improve communities.
• Gain exposure to a variety of roadway and transportation projects as well as clients.
• Expand your technical expertise while taking on increasing responsibility throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with experienced transportation professionals who are invested in your success.
• Shape a career path that aligns with your interests, whether that means project delivery, technical leadership, or a combination of both.
• Play an integral part in the growth of the transportation team.
• Continue building the skills and experience needed to advance your career.
• Share in the success you help create through employee ownership (ESOP).
• Be part of a collaborative culture built on creativity, accountability, respect, dedication, integrity, and achievement.

In this position, you will

• Contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of roadway and transportation projects.
• Perform roadway engineering analyses and design; prepare calculations, plans, specifications, estimates, and supporting documentation.
• Apply roadway design standards, criteria, and engineering best practices in the development of transportation improvements.
• Develop and review roadway designs utilizing OpenRoads Designer and other applicable design software.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams to develop high-quality solutions that meet client objectives and project requirements.
• Assist with the preparation of project scopes, budgets, schedules, and proposals for roadway engineering assignments.
• Prepare and review technical reports, specifications, permit documentation, and other project deliverables.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, and other project stakeholders throughout project development and delivery.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and task direction to early-career engineers, technicians, and design staff.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of roadway/highway design experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience with OpenRoads Designer.
• Experience preparing roadway plans, specifications, estimates, and technical reports.
• Strong communication, organization, and project coordination skills.
• Commitment to quality, client service, and technical excellence.

What We Offer

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance, plus options for supplemental voluntary life insurance.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, parental leave, flexible scheduling, and hybrid/telecommuting opportunities.
• Financial Well-Being: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), competitive compensation, 401(k) with company match, and student loan repayment assistance.
• Professional Growth: Professional membership dues, continuing education, licensure support, training opportunities, and career development resources.

Build Your Career With Lochmueller

At Lochmueller, you'll have the opportunity to apply your experience on meaningful transportation projects while continuing to grow in the areas that matter most to you. Whether you're interested in expanding your technical expertise, taking on greater responsibility in project delivery, or developing toward future leadership opportunities, you'll find the support, project exposure, and collaborative environment needed to take the next step in your career.

As a 100% employee-owned company, the success of our people and the success of our firm go hand in hand. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the communities you serve while building a rewarding long-term career, we'd love to hear from you.