Senior Drainage Engineer

Lochner•Tallahassee, FL

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Founded in 1944, Lochner is a trusted infrastructure services provider for aviation, surface transportation and water clients who need high-quality, forward-looking solutions to complex challenges. Our vision is to become a Top 100 leader in the A/E industry, centered on an agile, engaged, and empowered workforce coming together to embrace the art of the possible and make a lasting difference in our world. Are you ready to join us on this journey? As a people-centric company, Lochner’s purpose is to empower our team to put their knowledge to work, enhancing communities across the US. To achieve this, we hire candidates of all experiences and skillsets because amazing things happen when people with diverse backgrounds come together to solve problems. We believe collaboration is more than a buzz word — it is a guiding principle in which every point of view is valued and heard and is the driving force in delivering our best work. At all levels of the organization, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit and culture of autonomy to advance our strategic vision and continually seek our next success story. Lochner – learn more about us Your impact: Candidate may work remotely within North Florida through a Hybrid Remote Work Agreement, or may work out of our Tallahassee or Jacksonville Offices. Responsible for the development of highway and interstate drainage and stormwater improvement projects. Direct and/or perform drainage engineering calculations from preliminary to final design. Direct and/or develop plans, specifications, reports, and cost estimates. Coordinate with project staff, other disciplines and sub-consultants, Florida Department of Transportation, and reviewers to ensure accuracy and quality of work. Manage and maintain project documentation, including meeting project schedules, budgets, and scope Responsible for client development and fostering a relationship with clients Lead and/or Assist in proposal, scope of work, and fee schedule preparation Attend on-site and off-site client meetings throughout North Florida Salary Negotiable, based on experience Who you are: As a teammate that is driven to be a true contributor, as a professional committed to excellence and growth, and as a person who values integrity, respect, and communication, you are looking for a firm that is large enough to win complex, extensive projects, yet small enough to provide the teaming collaboration, exposure to a variety of work, and authentic culture you desire. You’re interested in making a difference which is why you are seeking a firm that does public sector projects, ensuring your work has a positive impact on the communities in which we live. CommitmentJoining Lochner means gaining access to a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health and financial well-being throughout your career. Lochner provides an extensive total rewards package 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 What we offer – Learn more 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 20 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.

Requirements

6+ years of drainage design experience required
Florida PE is required
BSCE is required
Must be located in North Florida
FDOT drainage design experience required with competence in Microstation, Open Roads Designer, ICPR v3/v4, ASAD, and other stormwater modeling software

Nice To Haves

Experience in engineering projects to be able to analyze project progress to be in conformance with project budgets, quality, scope of work, client, and sub-consultant issues is a plus, but not necessary
Able to prepare or assist in the preparation of proposals, score of work, and fee schedules, 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

Responsibilities

Responsible for the development of highway and interstate drainage and stormwater improvement projects.
Direct and/or perform drainage engineering calculations from preliminary to final design.
Direct and/or develop plans, specifications, reports, and cost estimates.
Coordinate with project staff, other disciplines and sub-consultants, Florida Department of Transportation, and reviewers to ensure accuracy and quality of work.
Manage and maintain project documentation, including meeting project schedules, budgets, and scope
Responsible for client development and fostering a relationship with clients
Lead and/or Assist in proposal, scope of work, and fee schedule preparation
Attend on-site and off-site client meetings throughout North Florida