Senior Drainage Engineer

Lochner • Millcreek, UT

21h • 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. Their vision is to become a Top 100 leader in the A/E industry, centered on an agile, engaged, and empowered workforce. As a people-centric company, Lochner’s purpose is to empower their team to put their knowledge to work, enhancing communities across the US. They hire candidates of all experiences and skillsets, valuing collaboration and fostering an entrepreneurial spirit and culture of autonomy. Lochner is seeking a Senior Drainage Engineer to join their 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 offers the flexibility to be based out of Denver, CO or Salt Lake City, UT and have a hybrid schedule.

Requirements

• Hold a bachelor’s in civil or environmental engineering and have 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.
• Experience with 2D modeling (SRH-2D, SMS) and ArcGIS.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with UDOT or CDOT standards is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with the FEMA LOMR/CLOMA processes is a plus.

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