Bridge Design Engineer — ESOP Growth & Impact

Lochmueller Group; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Work/Life Balance

Wealth-Building

Professional Benefits

Job summary

Lochmueller Group, a 100% employee-owned firm, seeks a Structural/Bridge Design Engineer to join our Illinois/Missouri team. You will work with experienced engineers on a variety of bridge projects, gaining exposure to all project phases and building your career within a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

We offer a supportive culture, opportunities for licensure, and a path toward leadership as you expand your technical skills across transportation infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with structural emphasis.
• 0–3 years of bridge/structural design experience.
• EI certification or ability to obtain it preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and design of bridge and structural projects under guidance of experienced engineers.
• Prepare engineering calculations, design plans, specs, and supporting docs.
• Apply structural engineering principles and design standards to project work.
• Use engineering software and draft tools to support analysis and plan development.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Conduct field visits and site inspections to gather information.
• Assist with cost estimates, technical reports, and other deliverables.
• Support quality control by self-checks and senior feedback.
• Gain exposure to all phases of project delivery from planning to construction support.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Eagerness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with structural emphasis

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads

OpenBridge Modeler/Designer with Leap Bridge

Enercalc

Risa

STAAD

Job description

Lochmueller Group, a 100% employee-owned firm, seeks a Structural/Bridge Design Engineer to join our Illinois/Missouri team. You will work with experienced engineers on a variety of bridge projects, gaining exposure to all project phases and building your career within a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

We offer a supportive culture, opportunities for licensure, and a path toward leadership as you expand your technical skills across transportation infrastructure.