Senior Drainage Engineer

Lochner • Salt Lake City, UT

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lochner is seeking a Senior Drainage Engineer to join our West Region Design Practice. The ideal candidate will be located in Utah or Colorado and will support transportation and water infrastructure projects throughout the region. This involves leading drainage and hydraulic design efforts on complex projects and contributing practical, sustainable solutions. This position has the flexibility to be based out of Denver, CO or Salt Lake City, UT and have a hybrid schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in civil or environmental engineering
• At least 4–6 years of dedicated stormwater design experience
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Utah and/or Colorado (or possess the ability to obtain reciprocity within 12 months)
• Proficient in MicroStation ORD and GEOPAK Drainage
• Ability to distill complex engineering concepts into clear drawings, technical documents, and verbal presentations for clients and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with 2D modeling (SRH-2D, SMS) and ArcGIS
• Familiarity with UDOT or CDOT standards
• Familiarity with the FEMA LOMR/CLOMA processes

Responsibilities

• Lead stormwater design for bid‑build and design‑build projects, including roadway drainage, bridge hydraulics, and closed‑system analysis.
• Utilize industry‑standard tools such as HEC‑RAS, HY‑8, GEOPAK Drainage, and MicroStation ORD to develop drainage layouts and design improvements.
• Manage technical reports, cost estimates, and the permitting coordination required by regional stormwater agencies.
• Act as a technical lead, training and guiding junior engineers and technicians to maintain our high standard of excellence.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary support staff and reviewers to ensure every project is high-quality, and delivered on schedule.

Benefits

• 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 Savings 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees