Roadway Project Engineer

Lochgroup; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

Work-life balance programs

Wealth-building: ESOP, 401k match

Career & professional development

Job summary

Lochmueller Group seeks an experienced Project Engineer for our Indianapolis roadway design team. You will support planning, analysis, and design work on local agency and DOT projects, collaborating with multiple disciplines to deliver accurate, timely results.

We value teamwork, quality, and client liaison, offering a strong culture and ESOP participation along with a comprehensive benefits package. This role is based in our Indianapolis office with direct project impact on communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer license preferred or ability to obtain.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in roadway/highway design.
• Experience with INDOT or local agency projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers in planning and execution of roadway design projects.
• Assist in preparing proposals, budgets, and timelines.
• Perform engineering analysis and design for assigned projects.
• Design project components and prepare project documents.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to meet project goals.
• Review project documentation, reports, and specifications.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Quality & continuous improvement

Roadway design software proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

Roadway design software

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.

• 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.
• 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
• 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.