Water Resources Engineer - Team Leader

We are looking for an experienced Water Resources Engineer to join our team in Springfield, Illinois. This position could also be based out of one of our other Illinois offices.

Our Water Resources team is involved in water resources projects for states, municipalities, utilities, regional sewer districts and various private entities. The team also supports and coordinates with our other business units to assist with various DOT and local agency transportation projects.

About the company:

Lochmueller Group is a regional engineering consulting firm with an emphasis on infrastructure. We provide multi-disciplined services for a variety of public agencies and private entities, including transportation design; water resources design; environmental analysis & permitting; construction engineering & inspection; traffic engineering & transportation planning; surveying; and land acquisition & appraisal. Our transportation design team offers a variety of services, but most of our work involves roadway and bridge design for various local public agencies and state DOT's.

For over 40 years, Lochmueller Group has helped communities reinvent their future through thoughtful, actionable planning and design. Our dedication to building a team that demonstrates our corporate values (CARDIA) is what sets us apart:

CARDIA: Means "from the heart" - Creativity; Accountability; Respect; Dedication; Integrity; Achievement - that's what sets us apart!

Lochmueller Group provides an excellent workplace culture established by our people who share these values. We are a 100% employee-owned company, and our people are vested in the success and continued development of each other and the firm. This is a great place to build a career and grow with a company that is dedicated to quality and service.

In this position the candidate will:

• Manage a team which may include engineers, technicians, and other team personnel
• Lead and mentor junior-level engineers and other team members to aid in their development
• Maintain and enhance relationships with clients, building new opportunities for business development
• Serve as a project manager with responsibility for wastewater, drinking water, and storm waterprojects
• Apply knowledge acquired through progressive experience to resolve crucial issues and/or unique conditions
• Serve as a technical specialist for the organization in the application of advanced concepts, principles, and methods
• Review operational practices to ensure compliance with applicable policies and performance measures

Qualifications for this Role:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE)
• 12+ years of experience in this discipline
• Extensive experience managing and designing wastewater, drinking water, and/or storm water projects
• Experience with project management and accounting software
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work individually or as part of a team

What we offer:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - Become an employee-owner!
• Availability of flexible work hours and part-time telecommuting
• Rich coverage for major medical insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Basic life insurance (with option for additional voluntary life insurance)
• Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Student loan repayment benefit

Lochmueller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Lochgroup fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws.