Senior Drainage Engineer

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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 behind an entrepreneurial spirit and culture of autonomy.

• Demonstrate technical ability in analysis and design of common water resources site design tasks such as design of storm water management BMPs, storm drainage systems, open channels, closed conduit hydraulics, grading, utilities, and show experience with NPDES Permit and local ordinances compliance both in documentation and design of water quality BMPs.
• Prepare hydrological and hydraulic calculations and models.
• Prepare quantity takeoffs and cost estimates.
• Prepare plans, specifications, drainage reports, and exhibits.
• Coordinate and oversee efforts of more junior staff.
• Provide quality control checks on work performed under your direction.
• Work closely in the office as part of a multi‑discipline team.
• Develop project scope of work documents and project plans that include an analysis of benefit, cost, work schedule, and any related risks.
• Monitor and communicate project related issues, scope changes, variances and contingencies that may arise during the development of projects.
• Meet with and effectively communicate with project teams.
• Make trips to project sites as necessary to evaluate progress and status.
• Be familiar with MassDOT, and local agency design criteria and standards.
• Oversee project design budgets and invoicing.

• Four‑year degree in Civil Engineering or related Engineering degree.
• Massachusetts PE or ability to obtain through comity.
• 8–12 years of experience in related water resources design and management.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Computer skills:
  Microsoft Office, analysis software such as Hydro
  
  CAD, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Hydraflow, FHWA Hydraulic Toolbox, Micro Station, Open Roads Designer, and MS Project.

• 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 Plan with Employer Match
• Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible)
• Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health
• Lochner Cares Non‑Profit 501(c)(3)
• 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.

Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stoop, crawl, and lifting. The employee must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 20 pounds. Must be alert to equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.

Lochner is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Lochner provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

All positions at Lochner require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo pre‑employment screening. Background checks include SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, a criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and drug test. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the pre‑employment screening.