Transportation Planning Engineer

Lochner; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Transportation Planning Engineer to lead innovative projects in civil engineering. This role involves directing multi-disciplinary teams, managing project documentation, and ensuring high-quality deliverables for transportation planning. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in geometric design and project management, with a commitment to collaboration and community enhancement. Join a forward-thinking company that values diverse experiences and empowers its workforce to tackle complex challenges while making a positive impact on communities across the U.S.

Benefits

Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Premiums

Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program

Company Paid Disability and Life Insurance

Health Savings Accounts with Employer Contribution

Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote)

Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health

Education and Training Assistance

Employee Discounts

Paid Family Leave

Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in preliminary design phase projects.
• Experience with IDOT and Illinois Tollway design processes.

Responsibilities

• Direct multi-disciplinary teams in transportation engineering projects.
• Manage project documentation and ensure quality of work.

Skills

Geometric Design

Project Management

Communication Skills

Multi-disciplinary Coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE)

Professional Engineer (PE) License in Illinois

Tools

Microstation

OpenRoads Designer

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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.

Expectations

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.

Are you ready to join us on this journey?

As a people-centric company, Lochner’s purpose is to empower our team to put their knowledge to work, enhancing communities across the US. To achieve this, we hire candidates of all experiences and skillsets because amazing things happen when people with diverse backgrounds come together to solve problems. We believe collaboration is more than a buzz word — it is a guiding principle in which every point of view is valued and heard and is the driving force in delivering our best work. At all levels of the organization, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit and culture of autonomy to advance our strategic vision and continually seek our next success story.

Your Impact

• Direct a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and planners in the preparation of design alternative studies, technical reports, intersection/interchange design studies, preliminary plans, among other preliminary design deliverables for transportation engineering and planning projects
• Perform and guide conceptual geometric design of roadway corridor alternatives with ranging complexity, within urban, suburban and rural settings
• Coordinate and mentor project staff, manage sub-consultants ensuring the accuracy and quality of work
• Manage and maintain project documentation, including meeting project schedules, budgets, and scope
• Assist with the development of statements of interest, proposals, and project scope and budget documents
• Desire to both sell and deliver work for a variety of clients, in varying roles on a project, including project manager
• Organize and chair client and project stakeholder meetings
• Candidate would report to Lochner’s Chicago office
• Occasional travel to project sites or for project meetings required
  
  
  

Who You Are

• BSCE is required.
• IL PE is required.
• 8 + years’ experience delivering or leading preliminary design phase projects
• Experience with preliminary geometric design of roadways for IDOT (Phase I) and the Illinois Tollway (Master Plan/Concept Phase); Preliminary Design experience with CCDOTH, CDOT, among other Illinois county and municipal client agencies beneficial as well
• Experience coordinating and presenting at client or stakeholder agency meetings
• Proficiency in Microstation and OpenRoads designer (preferred)
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Basic understanding of multi-disciplinary roadway design delivery including traffic operations analysis, structural design, traffic staging during construction, drainage design, cost estimation, among others relative to preliminary design delivery
  
  
  

Commitment

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

Lochner Provides An Extensive Total Rewards Package That Includes

• 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 Employer

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.

All positions at Lochner require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo pre-employment screening. Background checks include SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, a criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and drug test. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the pre-employment screening.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design and Engineering

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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