Roadway Engineer - Knoxville, TN

Lochner; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program

Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Job summary

Lochner is seeking a Civil Engineer in Knoxville, TN to design roadways and drainage systems for transportation projects. The ideal candidate will have a BS in Civil Engineering, at least 5 years of experience in roadway design, and proficiency in Microstation.

This full-time position offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and flexible work schedules. Join us and make a difference in infrastructure development!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in roadway design for DOT clients.
• Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
• Experience in drainage and stormwater design is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design roadways and drainage for TDOT clients.
• Prepare design and contract documents for projects.
• Manage project schedules and budgets.

Skills

Roadway design

Project documentation management

Strong communication skills

Traffic modeling

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microstation

OpenRoads designer

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Knoxville, TN 37902

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Job Category: Transportation

About Lochner

Founded in 1944, Lochner is a trusted infrastructure services provider for aviation, surface transportation and water clients who need high-quality, forward-looking solutions to complex challenges. Our vision is to become a Top 100 leader in the A/E industry, centered on an agile, engaged, and empowered workforce coming together to embrace the art of the possible and make a lasting difference in our world.

Your Impact

• Design roadways and drainage for TDOT (or other DOT clients) with the ability to perform geometric roadway design and assist in analyses, developing calculations, and preparing contract documents (PS&E) in accordance with state and local agency requirements.
• Work within a team of roadway engineers in the preparation of design and contract documents for transportation projects.
• Manage and maintain project documentation, including meeting project schedules, budgets, and scope.
• Adaptability to partner with Lochner offices throughout the firm through work-sharing to deliver projects on‑time and within budget.

Who You Are

• BS in Civil Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
• Candidate may report in‑office or work a hybrid schedule. TN resident highly preferred.
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in roadway design and plan preparation on transportation projects for DOT clients.
• TDOT experience is preferred.
• Experience in Microstation required and OpenRoads designer is a plus.
• Drainage, stormwater and erosion control design experience is a plus.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Traffic modeling, roundabout design, drainage design and/or highway lighting design experience is a plus.

Commitment Joining Lochner

Joining Lochner means gaining access to a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health and financial well-being throughout your career.

Benefits

• Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program.
• Company Paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave), and Life Insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses and/or Dependent Care.
• Paid Family Leave.
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match.
• Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible).
• Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health.
• Lochner Cares Non‑Profit 501c3.
• Education and Training Assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Discounts.
• Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stoop, crawl, and lifting. The employee must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 20 pounds. Must be alert to equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lochner is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Lochner provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.