Bridge Engineer/Project Manager

Lochmueller Group; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Work/Life Balance

Wealth-Building

Professional Benefits

Job summary

Lochmueller Group is seeking a talented Structural Project Engineer / Project Manager to join our Structural Engineering team in Northern Indiana. The ideal candidate will lead DOT and local bridge projects, prepare design and construction documents, and manage budgets and schedules while growing PM skills.

With 7–10 years of bridge-focused structural experience and a PE license, you will work cross-functionally to ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery of infrastructure projects for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering; structural emphasis helpful.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required or in process.
• 7–10 years of structural engineering experience with bridge design focus.
• Experience with project management and related software advantageous.
• Excellent organization, written and verbal communication, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project engineer and/or project manager on DOT and local bridge projects.
• Lead preparation of complete design and construction documents for bridges.
• Plan and coordinate engineering work and schedules.
• Provide bridge inspection services and act as technical advisor.
• Prepare scopes, budgets, and proposals; support funding applications.
• Contribute to other projects and responsibilities as opportunities arise.

Skills

Project management

Teamwork

Communication

Education

PE License

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

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.

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.