Roadway Drainage Design Engineer

Lochmueller Group • Indianapolis IN • 1w ago

We are looking for a talented Civil Engineer to join our growing Roadway/Highway design team in Indianapolis, IN. The ideal candidate will be an EIT with hands‑on experience in roadway design and a strong foundation in drainage design for local agency and/or DOT transportation 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 regional 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; Achievement

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 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.

3–5+ years of relevant roadway design experience, preferably with exposure to drainage design for transportation projects.

Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation; experience with HY-8, HEC-RAS, StormCAD or similar hydraulic modeling software is a plus.

Strong understanding of roadway design principles, drainage design fundamentals, and applicable DOT/local agency standards.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

In this position, the candidate will:

Prepare preliminary and final roadway design plans, technical documents, and specifications under the guidance of senior engineers.
Perform roadway geometric design, corridor modeling, and drainage design tasks, including stormwater calculations, culvert and storm sewer design, and hydraulic analysis.
Conduct engineering analyses and standard computations; develop drawings, exhibits, and visual aids for roadway and drainage projects.
Coordinate work with entry‑level engineers, technicians, and other project team members as needed.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal roadway and drainage design standards.
Conduct field reviews to gather data for roadway and drainage assessments.
Utilize design software and tools such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, OpenRoads, or similar platforms for drafting, modeling, and analysis.
Support the development of project quantities, cost estimates, and design documentation.
Perform quality‑control self‑checks to ensure accuracy and completeness of assigned work.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications for the role:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET‑accredited program.
Passed FE/EIT exam.
3–5+ years of relevant roadway design experience, preferably with exposure to drainage design for transportation projects.
Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation; experience with HY-8, HEC-RAS, StormCAD or similar hydraulic modeling software is a plus.
Strong understanding of roadway design principles, drainage design fundamentals, and applicable DOT/local agency standards.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

What 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.

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