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Lochmueller Group

Water Resources Project Engineer

Lochmueller Group, South Bend, IN


We are looking for a talented and experienced Civil Engineering professional to join our Water Resources team.

The ideal candidate for this role will be a Professional Engineer with experience working on wastewater, drinking water and/or stormwater projects. Project management experience would be a plus for this role. Candidates with a higher level of experience are welcome to apply.

Lochmueller Group is a growing firm that is involved in a wide variety of water resources projects for states, municipalities, utilities, regional sewer districts and various private entities. In addition, our Water Resources team may support, and coordinate with, our other business units to assist with various roadway, industrial, and site development projects.

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 - that's what sets us apart!

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 vested 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.

In this position, the candidate will:
    • Work as a project engineer and/or project manager with responsibility for wastewater, drinking water, and stormwater projects.
    • May supervise work groups which include engineers and/or technicians.
    • Ensure project designs are in conformance with the latest design specifications.
    • Perform design quantity computations and checks.
    • Plans, schedules, or coordinates the preparation of documents or activities for projects.
    • Provide mentorship to junior level staff.
    • Understand and work with surveying data provided from survey department.
    • Read and interpret schematic and construction plans.
    • Apply a variety of specification regulations, policies and standards to assure compliance with various Federal, State, and local rules and regulations.
    • Review operational practices to ensure compliance with applicable policies and performance measures.
    • Complete other duties as needed.


Qualifications for this role:
    • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or other applicable engineering field
    • Professional Engineer (PE)
    • 7+ years of experience in this discipline
    • Experience as project engineer or project manager for wastewater, drinking water, and/or stormwater design projects
    • Experience with project management and accounting software is helpful
    • 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!
    • Availability of flexible work hours and part-time telecommuting
    • 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


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.