Roadway Design Engineer

We’re looking for a skilled Civil Engineer to join our expanding Roadway/Highway design team in Kansas City at our Overland Park 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 growing 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 multi-state 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 Roadway/Highway Design team is involved in a wide variety of street, roadway, highway and multi-modal transportation design projects for 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; AchievementLochmueller 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 as we make a difference in our communities.In this position, the candidate will:Prepare preliminary design plans, documents, and specifications under the guidance of senior engineersConduct analyses and perform standard computations, drawings, and visual aids for projectsMay coordinate work with entry-level engineers, technicians, or other staffCollaborate with the design team to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulationsConduct field inspections to gather relevant data and contribute to site assessmentsUtilize design software and tools for drafting and modelingSupport the development of cost estimates for projectsPerform quality control self-checks of assigned workPerform other duties as assigned. Qualifications for this role:Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field from an ABET accredited civil engineering programPassed FE/EI exam2-7 years years of relevant roadway design engineering experience working on DOT/LPA related projectsProficiency with AutoCAD and/or MicroStationStrong understanding of design principles and standardsProficiency with Microsoft Office products including: Excel, Word, and PowerPointStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work individually or as part of a teamWhat 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.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.