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Lochner

Lead Drainage Engineer

Lochner, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Lead Drainage Engineer – Lochner Lochner

is a trusted infrastructure services provider for aviation, surface transportation and water clients. Founded in 1944, we deliver high‑quality, forward‑looking solutions to complex challenges and aim to become a Top 100 leader in the A/E industry.

Responsibilities

Produce highway, interstate drainage, and local stormwater improvement projects.

Conduct hydrological and hydraulic analyses.

Ensure drainage designs comply with environmental regulations and industry standards.

Prepare regulatory permits related to drainage.

Perform and/or direct drainage engineering calculations from Phase I studies to final design.

Develop plans, specifications, reports, and cost estimates.

Coordinate with project staff, other disciplines and sub‑consultants.

Define drainage scope of work, budget, and schedule.

Ensure quality and accuracy of drainage designs and reports.

Qualifications

15+ years of drainage design experience.

Illinois PE licensure required.

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE) required.

CFM certification is a plus.

Proficiency with MicroStation, Open Roads Designer, HEC‑RAS, HEC‑HMS, SWMM, and HY‑8.

Experience with IDOT and ISTHA drainage design.

Ability to guide junior engineers and monitor project budgets, scope, and schedules.

Experience with 2‑D hydraulic modeling in SRH‑2D is a plus.

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiums.

Paid Time Off and flexible holiday program.

Company‑paid disability and life insurance, including maternity leave.

Health Savings Accounts with employer contribution.

Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent‑care expenses.

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 501(c)(3).

Education and training assistance.

Employee assistance program.

Employee discounts.

Paid time off for charitable acts of service.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements The job involves exposure to moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather conditions, and loud noise. Physical tasks include intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stooping, crawling, and lifting light equipment up to 20 pounds. Occasional work near hazardous equipment and uneven ground is required. Potential exposure to dust, gas, fumes, and temperature extremes.

Equal Opportunity Employer Lochner is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Discrimination or harassment of any type is prohibited. Applicants may be required to undergo pre‑employment background screening.

Background Screening All applicants must pass SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, a criminal check, sanctions search, and a drug test. Employment offers are contingent upon successful screening results.

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Design and Engineering – Civil Engineering

Location & Salary Summit, IL – $71,480.00–$112,939.00

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