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Lochner, an Egis company is recruiting for an experienced Senior Project Engineer, lead engineering design projects (large & complex) with knowledge of engineering to design roadway, improvements of streets, highway, and interstates.

Lochner joined Egis, a global infrastructure consulting, engineering, and operations firm, expanding our capabilities while preserving the values and culture that define who we are. Egis is a global leader in Transportation (all modes), Cities (vertical and horizontal infrastructure), and Community Resources (energy, water, and Environmental).

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.  Lochner – learn more about us

Your impact:

• Lead engineering design projects on large, more complex projects.
• Apply knowledge of engineering to design roadway improvements for streets, highways, and interstates.
• Clearly communicate work and ideas through drawings, documents, reports, and verbal interaction.
• Follow design standards to lay out proposed improvements in MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D and coordinate design with design team members.
• Provide feedback and input to the project manager during the development of scopes of work, fees, and schedules on new contracts and contract modifications.
•  Coordinate with other disciplines (drainage, utilities, structures, signals, lighting, ITS, etc.) to identify and mitigate potential conflicts.
• Develop stakeholder exhibits.
• Coordinate with reviewers to verify accuracy and quality of work.
• Perform work within project deadlines.
• Provide alignment and profile development, geometrics, preparation of plans and construction estimates.
• Lead with the creation and submission of technical reports, specifications, engineer’s estimates and calculations.
• Coordinate project assignments with managers and other engineers and technicians in his/her discipline group.
• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff.
• Interact with clients and stakeholders to clearly communicate elements of design and design intent.
• Assist the project manager with technical and financial aspects of project, as well as marketing and developing relationships with clients.

Who you are:

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineering license in Utah or ability to obtain a Utah PE within 6 months of hire.
• 10+ years of roadway design experience is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).
• Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience using MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, Microsoft Excel, and other applications typically used by roadway design professionals.
• Knowledge and demonstrated application of UDOT standards, specifications, and processes is preferred.

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 Savings 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

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Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation 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 accommodation 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, criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and drug tests. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the pre-employment screening.

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