Bridge Engineer/PM

Lochmueller Group; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, &

Work/Life Balance: Vacation & Parental

Wealth-Building: 401k with match

Professional Benefits: Development

Job summary

Lochmueller Group seeks a Structural Project Engineer / Project Manager to join the Structural Engineering team in Northern Indiana. The role focuses on DOT and local agency bridge design with strong technical foundations and project-management responsibilities.

Candidates with a PE and 7–10 years of bridge experience are preferred, though strong performers developing PM skills are encouraged. The firm offers an employee-owned culture with opportunities to impact infrastructure and grow

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering with structural emphasis.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 7–10 years of structural engineering experience focusing on bridge design.
• Experience with project management and accounting software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform as a project engineer and/or project manager on DOT and local bridge design projects.
• Lead the preparation of complete design and construction documents for bridges.
• Plan and coordinate all engineering work and schedules.
• Provide bridge inspection services.
• Assist management and staff as a technical advisor.
• Prepare scopes, budgets, and proposals.
• Support pursuit of funding applications.

Skills

Bridge design

Project management

Interpersonal communication

Organization

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Project management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are looking for a talented Structural Project Engineer / Project Manager to join our Structural Engineering team in Northern Indiana. The ideal candidate will have experience working on local agency and/or DOT bridge design projects, along with a strong technical background in structural engineering. Experience managing projects and tasks is preferred, although candidates interested in developing their project management capabilities while continuing to grow their technical expertise are also encouraged to apply. This is a great opportunity to join a company that is committed to creating a positive workplace culture and providing opportunities to perform meaningful work impacting the future of infrastructure in our communities.

In this position, the candidate will:

• Perform as a project engineer and/or project manager on a variety of DOT and local agency projects related to bridge design
• Apply advanced, specialized knowledge of principles and practices in broad areas of bridge design
• Work on a major project or several major projects of moderate scope with complex features
• Leading the preparation of complete design and construction documents for bridge projects
• Plan and coordinate aspects of the engineering work
• Provide bridge inspection services
• Assist management and staff as a technical specialist or advisor
• Prepare scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments
• Assist with preparation of proposals and funding applications
• As opportunities present themselves, this role may also be involved in other various responsibilities and projects.

Qualifications for this role:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering; Structural emphasis is helpful
• Professional Engineer (PE)
• 7-10 years of Structural Engineering experience with an emphasis on bridge design projects
• Experience with project management and accounting software is beneficial
• Exceptional organization skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work individually or as part of a team

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, Parental Leave, Flexible Scheduling & Telecommuting Opportunities)
• Wealth-Building: 401k w/ company match, Student Loan Repayment Benefit, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Competitive Compensation Package
• Professional Benefits: Professional Membership Dues, Career & Educational Development

Why Join Us?

Lochmueller Group is a regional 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 Structures team focuses on the design, analysis, and inspection of man-made structures such as buildings and bridges with the primary goal of ensuring the integrity, safety, and functionality of our built environment.

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

Means “from the heart” – 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.

Lochmueller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Lochgroup fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.