Structural Engineering Lead - Bridge

Lochmueller Group; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical insurance coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Generous vacation and sick leave

Flexible scheduling and telecommuting options

Job summary

A regional engineering consulting firm is seeking a talented Structural Engineering professional to lead and grow their Structural Engineering team in Missouri. The ideal candidate will be a Professional Engineer with over 12 years of experience in bridge design and project management. Responsibilities include leading projects, client relationship management, and ensuring quality assurance. This position offers a strong emphasis on workplace culture, making it an excellent opportunity for career development and community impact.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of Structural Engineering experience with an emphasis on bridge design projects.
• Exceptional organization skills.
• Ability to work individually or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in the growth and leadership of the Structural team.
• Establish relationships with DOT and local agency clients.
• Perform as a project manager on bridge design projects.

Skills

Project management

Bridge design

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

Project management software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for a talented Structural Engineering professional to assist with the growth and leadership of our Structural Engineering team in Missouri. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing firm that places a strong emphasis on fostering a positive workplace culture. The position can be based in St. Louis, St. Charles, or Kansas City.

The ideal candidate for this role will be a Professional Engineer with extensive structural engineering and project management experience working on DOT and/or local agency transportation design projects. We are looking for a structural engineering leader who is passionate about contributing to a thriving work environment, growing and developing a high-performing team, assisting with the growth of our service line, and making a positive impact on the communities we serve.

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.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in the growth, leadership, and development of the Missouri Structural team
• Establish and maintain relationships with DOT and local agency clients, assisting with business development for the Structural Engineering service line
• Apply extensive knowledge of principles and practices in bridge and transportation structures design
• Perform as a project manager on DOT and local agency bridge design projects
• Work on major projects or several major projects of moderate scope with complex features
• Review complete project documents for conformity and quality assurance
• Assist senior management and staff as a technical specialist or advisor
• Prepare scopes of work, budgets, and schedules for assignments
• Prepare proposals and funding applications
• As opportunities present themselves this role may also be involved in other various projects and responsibilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering; Structural emphasis is helpful
• Professional Engineer (PE)
• 12+ years of Structural Engineering experience with an emphasis on bridge design projects
• Experience with project management and accounting software
• 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

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Become an employee-owner!
• Rich coverage for major medical insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Basic life insurance (with option for additional voluntary life insurance)
• Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Student loan repayment benefit
• Opportunities for flexible scheduling and part-time telecommuting

Lochmueller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Lochmueller 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. 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.