Roadway Project Engineer

Lochmueller Group; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Work/Life Balance

Wealth-Building

Professional Benefits

Job summary

Lochmueller Group in Indianapolis is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join our Roadway Design team. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience on local agency and DOT roadway projects and a track record of delivering design solutions that support safe and sustainable infrastructure.

As a 100% employee-owned firm, we value collaboration, quality, and professional growth. You will work with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and contribute to proposals, budgets, and

Qualifications

• 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 INDOT or local agency projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment to support project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers in the planning and execution of roadway design projects.
• Assist in the preparation of project proposals, budgets, and timelines.
• Conduct engineering analysis and design for assigned projects.
• Design projects or project components and prepare project documents.
• Apply engineering techniques, methods, and design criteria to support project execution.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project goals are met.
• Prepare and review project documentation, reports, and specifications.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• May be involved in the mentorship and development of junior level staff.

Skills

PE license preferred

Roadway design experience

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Civil engineering degree (Bachelor’s/Master’s)

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Project Engineer to join our Roadway Design team at our Indianapolis office. The ideal candidate for this role will have experience working on local agency and/or DOT roadway design projects. 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.

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.

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 INDOT or local agency projects
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and support project delivery across multiple tasks
• Experience with industry-standard roadway design software is required
• 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

Lochmueller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Lochgroup fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. All qualified applications 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.