Roadway Engineer Entry Level
Job Description
Make a difference with your change – lead with ingenuity!
Lochner leads in providing planning, environmental, design, construction engineering and inspection, and right of way services for surface transportation, rail, transit, and aviation clients across the United States. Our civil and structural engineers, planners, environmental specialists, inspectors, and support professionals are devoted to providing valuable professional services that enhance people’s lives through sustainable infrastructure.
Client-Focused: We are collaborative and attentive to the unique needs and goals of each project.Performance-Driven: We are problem solvers dedicated to transforming transportation infrastructure challenges into opportunities for innovation.
Community-Minded: We are vested in the work we do as stewards of public funds used to improve the communities we serve.
Socially Responsible: We give back to our communities by supporting various charitable organizations and causes.
Growth Oriented: We invest in programs to attract, retain, and develop employees so Lochner becomes a long-term home for top talent.
Our goals and strategies promote a diverse and inclusive workforce that feels empowered to make a difference in the world. Our vision is to create healthy and sustainable communities both within and outside of our organization where current and future generations can thrive.
Are you ready to join us?
LOCHNER, is currently seeking a graduate Roadway Engineer of an accredited Engineering college program. Entry level (1-2 years) is a plus but no experience required. The position will focus on roadway design services and plans preparation for Florida Department of Transportation projects and other municipalities.
Responsibilities:
Candidate will work out of our Tallahassee, FL office.
Contribute to the plans development of highway and interstate improvement projects.
Perform engineering calculations as directed by engineering supervisors.
Develop plans, specifications, reports, and cost estimates as directed by engineering supervisors.
Assist in the development of tables and figures for engineering reports as directed by engineering supervisors.
Coordinate with project staff and other disciplines to ensure accuracy and quality of work.
Develop project documentation as directed by engineering supervisors.
Attend on-site and off-site field reviews throughout North Florida as requested by engineering supervisors.
Salary Negotiable, based on experience
Qualifications:
No experience necessary, but the ability to graduate from an accredited Engineering college program within 3-6 months required
Forthcoming BSCE is required and receipt of Engineer Intern Certification is expected
Must be located in Tallahassee, FL
FDOT design experience is a plus, but not necessary
Experience in engineering projects is a plus, but not necessary
Able to prepare or assist in the preparation of proposals is a plus, but not necessary
Able to prepare or assist in the preparation and maintenance of client reporting such as status reports and other writing or verbal communications to the client, is a plus, but not necessary
Aligning with our performance-driven nature, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.
Lochner provides a comprehensive total rewards package to all full time employees 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 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
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations 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 accommodations 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 50 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.
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