Senior Drainage Engineer - Salt Lake City, UT
About The Position
Lochner, an Egis company is recruiting for a Senior Drainage Engineer (PE) in Salt Lake City, UT. Senior Drainage Engineer (PE) with 10+ years of dedicated stormwater design experience. Lochner joined Egis, a global infrastructure consulting, engineering, and operations firm, expanding our capabilities while preserving the values and culture that define who we are. Egis is a global leader in Transportation (all modes), Cities (vertical and horizontal infrastructure), and Community Resources (energy, water, and Environmental). 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 We are 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
- 10+ 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
- Can 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 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
