Lochmueller Group

Roadway Engineering Team Leader

Lochmueller Group$110K — $145K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
  • 10+ years of experience in Roadway Design Engineering, especially on DOT projects.
  • Proven leadership capabilities in engineering teams.
  • Strong client relationship management skills.
  • Experience with project management software tools.
  • Exceptional organization and communication skills.
  • Proficient in engineering software and Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of engineers and design technicians.
  • Manage IDOT/MoDOT roadway design projects from start to finish.
  • Oversee project execution, monitor progress, and mitigate risks.
  • Perform quality checks on team deliverables and provide technical guidance.
  • Maintain strong client relationships and ensure client satisfaction.
  • Collaborate on business development and strategic planning.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements in project delivery.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance options.
  • Flexible work-life balance with vacation, holidays, and telecommuting.
  • 401k plan with company match and ESOP participation.
  • Funding for professional memberships and educational development.
  • Comprehensive employee benefits package enhancing overall wellness.
Full Job Description
Lochmueller Group is seeking an experienced civil engineering leader, licensed in the State of Illinois or Missouri, to guide both roadway engineering design projects and the team members who deliver them. This position will serve as the Roadway Engineering Team Leader for our Roadway Design group in Edwardsville or St. Louis, providing technical direction, project oversight, and people leadership.

About this role:

This position will oversee a team of engineers throughout all project phases, ensuring quality and timely delivery of roadway design projects for DOT and local agencies. By promoting teamwork, mentoring junior staff, ensuring timely and quality project delivery, and managing client relationships, you will boost both project success and the firm's reputation and growth in transportation engineering. This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring or established leader in civil engineering to join a growing firm with an outstanding workplace culture.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Team Leadership: Leading a team that may consist of engineers and design technicians. Providing mentorship and guidance to junior-level engineers and other team members to aid in their professional development. Fostering a collaborative and positive work environment among the team.
  • Project Management: Serving as a project manager for IDOT/ or MoDOT and local agency roadway design projects. Overseeing and participating in project execution from initiation to completion. Monitoring project progress, identifying potential risks, and implementing mitigation strategies as needed.
  • Project Delivery & Quality: Performing quality checks on work performed by project team members. Providing leadership in the planning, design, and execution of major projects. Preparing project documents and designs, conducting analyses, interpreting data, and planning and coordinating the engineering work to ensure timely and successful project delivery. Reviewing and approving project deliverables, including drawings and specifications. Serving as a technical expert in Roadway design. Identifying opportunities for process improvement and implementing measures to enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality of work.
  • Client Relationship Management: Maintaining and enhancing relationships with clients, ensuring a high level of service, communication, and client satisfaction. Collaborating with senior management on strategic planning and assisting with business development. Preparing proposals and/or funding applications.
  • As additional opportunities present themselves, this role may also perform other duties and responsibilities.


Qualifications for this role:

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
  • Professional Engineer (PE).
  • Typically requires 10+ years of progressive experience in Roadway Design Engineering; experience on DOT roadway projects is highly desirable.
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain and enhance client relationships.
  • Experience with project management and accounting software.
  • Exceptional organization skills.
  • Proficiency with relevant engineering software and tools for design, project management, and analysis.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including: Teams, Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Valid Driver's License


What we offer:

  • Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Basic Life Insurance w/ option for additional Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Work/Life Balance: Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, Parental Leave, Flexible Scheduling & Telecommuting Opportunities)
  • Wealth-Building: 401k w/ company match, Student Loan Repayment Benefit, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Competitive Compensation Package
  • Professional Benefits: Professional Membership Dues, Career & Educational Development


$110,000 - $145,000 a year

The stated salary range is an estimate and may be adjusted in accordance with the qualifications and professional experience of the successful candidate.

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