About this role
Why choose Lochmueller Group?
- Work on meaningful bridge and transportation projects that improve communities.
- Gain exposure to a variety of bridge types, transportation improvements, and project phases.
- Strengthen your design expertise using Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads/OpenBridge, and other industry tools.
- Collaborate with experienced bridge and transportation professionals to continue to develop your technical skills in transportation and structural design.
- Share in the success you help create through employee ownership (ESOP).
- Be part of a collaborative culture built on creativity, accountability, respect, dedication, integrity, and achievement.
In this position, you will:
- Produce detailed drawings, plans, details, and exhibits for bridge and transportation projects using Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads/OpenBridge, and other applicable design software.
- Apply advanced CAD techniques, standards, and tools to develop accurate, high-quality design deliverables.
- Work closely with bridge and transportation engineers and other designers to incorporate design changes, resolve drafting issues, and complete revisions.
- Develop bridge plan components such as layouts, elevations, sections, structural details, grading, roadway tie-ins, and related transportation improvements.
- Read and interpret construction plans, surveys, engineering markups, design criteria, and technical specifications.
- Assist in preparing quantity takeoffs, construction estimates, and materials lists for bridge and transportation projects.
- Organize CAD files and project documentation while maintaining proper file structure, version control, and distribution practices.
- Apply applicable design specifications, agency standards, policies, and federal, state, and local requirements to project deliverables.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams and support quality-control reviews to ensure drawings are complete, accurate, and consistent.
- Perform other duties associated with the role as needed.
What We're Looking For:
- Associate's degree in civil engineering technology, structural design, drafting, or a related field, or equivalent knowledge and experience.
- 5+ years of design and drafting experience supporting structural, bridge, or transportation projects.
- Advanced proficiency with Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads/OpenBridge, and/or other relevant transportation and structural design software.
- Familiarity with DOT CAD standards and drawing procedures and CAD workspaces for MoDOT and/or IDOT
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, construction plans, design details, and technical specifications.
- General working knowledge of construction practices and materials used in bridge, structural, and transportation projects.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, designers, and other project partners.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Excel and Word, and Adobe Acrobat and/or Bluebeam PDF software.
What we offer:
- Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance, plus options for supplemental voluntary life insurance.
- Work-Life Balance: Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, parental leave, flexible scheduling opportunities
- Financial Well-Being: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), competitive compensation, 401(k) with company match, and student loan repayment assistance.
- Professional Growth: Professional membership dues, continuing education, licensure support, training opportunities, and career development resources.
Build Your Career With Lochmueller
At Lochmueller, you'll have the opportunity to apply your design experience on meaningful bridge and transportation projects while continuing to grow in your profession. As a 100% employee-owned company, the success of our people and the success of our firm go hand in hand. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the communities you serve while building a rewarding long-term career, we'd love to hear from you.