Civil Engineer - Water & Wastewater EIT

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.

We are seeking entry level and experienced Civil Engineers with 0‑4 years of experience in Water & Wastewater to join our KFA Family to work from either our Austin, Round Rock, San Antonio, or Houston offices.

• Performing water analysis and design studies, detailing and plan set production
• Working under the supervision of a Professional Engineer and working with other technical staff to produce quality designs and plans and interpreting plans from other engineering related disciplines (survey, utility, etc.).
• Performing specific or broad assignment tasks, assisting with planning, budgeting, and schedule tracking.
• Potential work may include assistance with water & wastewater master planning, design, and technical reviews.

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
• Entry level to 4 years of experience in engineering water & wastewater, design, and plan production
• EIT Certification or ability to obtain an EIT certification within six months of hire
• Ability to work independently at times and as part of a multidisciplinary team at others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required to build relationships with team members.

• Experience in Micro Station and ORD
• Experience with HEC‑HMS and HEC‑RAS
• Familiarity with 2d modeling such as HEC‑RAS 2D, ICM or SWMM
• Experience in ArcGIS
• TxDOT or municipal design experience

Joining Lochner means gaining access to a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health and financial well-being throughout your career.

• 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

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The physical requirements must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stoop, crawl, and lifting. The employee must frequently lift and/or…