Roadway Project Engineer

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Project Engineer to join our Roadway Design team as we grow in Ohio. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic, people-centric company with excellent career development opportunities. While Columbus is the preferred location for this role, we are very open to considering qualified candidates located elsewhere in Ohio.

Lochmueller Group is a growing civil 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 much 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:Creativity; Accountability; Respect; Dedication; Integrity; Achievement:

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 invested 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. That growth is especially exciting within our expanding work in Ohio.

Be Part of What’s Next in Ohio

This is an exciting time to join Lochmueller in Ohio. Our team is growing, our presence is expanding, and we are focused on delivering for our clients while building a culture grounded in our CARDIA values.

Here, you will have the opportunity to contribute, collaborate, and continue growing as an engineer while working alongside a strong team on meaningful transportation projects. As a 100% employee-owned company, your work helps shape our future and the future of the communities we serve.

If you are motivated by the chance to be part of a team that is building something meaningful, while developing your career and making an impact in Ohio, we would like to talk with you.

Key responsibilities will include

• Supporting project managers in the planning and execution of roadway design projects.
• Assisting in the preparation of project proposals, budgets, and timelines.
• Conducting engineering analysis and design for assigned projects.
• Designing projects or project components and preparing project documents.
• Applying engineering techniques, methods, and design criteria to support project execution.
• Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project goals are met.
• Preparing and reviewing project documentation, reports, and specifications.
• Collaborating with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• May be involved in the mentorship and development of junior level staff.

Qualifications for this role

• Bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering or a related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain
• 5+ years of progressive experience in roadway and highway design, including work on ODOT or local agency projects
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and support project delivery across multiple tasks
• Experience with MicroStation, OpenRoads required; experience in AutoCAD, and Civil 3D preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement

What we offer

• 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