Senior Structural Engineer

Lochner•Indianapolis, IN

6h•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 This position has the flexibility to be hybrid and will report to our La Porte, IN or Indianapolis, IN office Your impact: Experience in the design of concrete and steel bridges, retaining walls, and related structures for INDOT (and other DOT clients) with the ability to oversee and assist in structural analyses, developing calculations, and preparing contract documents (PS&E) in accordance with state and local agency requirements Self-motivated candidate with a desire to work with a team of structural engineers in the preparation of design and contract documents for transportation structures projects Responsible for project schedule, scope, budget, inter-disciplinary coordination and maintaining client relationships Conduct site visits, assist in bridge inspection activities and perform other generally accepted responsibilities associated with the position Adaptability to partner with Lochner offices throughout the firm through work-sharing to deliver projects on-time and within budget Experience with the development of letters of interest, proposal development and fee justifications for clients

Requirements

BSCE is required, MSCE is preferred
Indiana PE is required
Must be in Indiana or willing to relocate within 6 months
10+ years of DOT bridge design experience with preventative maintenance, rehabilitation and reconstruction of existing steel and concrete bridges and plan preparation is required.
Proficient in design, modeling and analysis software including Microstation, LARSA 4D, CSI Bridge or other 3D FEM structural modeling software
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Responsibilities

Oversee and assist in structural analyses
Developing calculations
Preparing contract documents (PS&E) in accordance with state and local agency requirements
Work with a team of structural engineers in the preparation of design and contract documents for transportation structures projects
Responsible for project schedule, scope, budget, inter-disciplinary coordination and maintaining client relationships
Conduct site visits
Assist in bridge inspection activities
Partner with Lochner offices throughout the firm through work-sharing to deliver projects on-time and within budget
Development of letters of interest, proposal development and fee justifications for clients