We are looking for an experienced Water Resources Engineer to join our team in Central Illinois. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing company with an exceptional workplace culture - 2023 Illinois Best Places to Work. This will be a key role as we expand our Water Resources team and service line in the Central Illinois region. 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 water resources design team offers a variety of services, but most of our work involves Drinking Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater planning and infrastructure projects for various mid-west municipalities, public and private utilities, and water and sewer districts. 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 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 with discipline and regional leadership to grow the Water Resources team and service line in the Central Illinois region.
- Lead and mentor junior-level engineers and other team members to aid in their development
- Maintain and enhance relationships with clients, building new opportunities for business development
- Serve as a project manager with responsibility for wastewater, drinking water, and storm water projects
- Apply knowledge acquired through progressive experience to resolve crucial issues and/or unique conditions
- Serve as a technical specialist for the organization in the application of advanced concepts, principles, and methods
- Review operational practices to ensure compliance with applicable policies and performance measures
Qualifications for this role:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE)
- 12+ years of experience in this discipline
- Extensive experience managing and designing wastewater, drinking water, and/or stormwater projects
- Experience with project management and accounting software
- 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