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Lochner

Structural Engineer

Lochner, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601

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Job Details Job Location : Raleigh, NC 27612

Position Type : Full Time

Education Level : 4 Year Degree

Job Category : Structural

About Lochner

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

Your Impact:

Infrastructure Design: Apply knowledge of engineering to assist in designing bridges, retaining walls, culverts, and other transportation-related infrastructure.

Engineering Analysis: Perform engineering calculations from preliminary to final design.

Plans & Specifications: Work with the project team to develop plans, specifications, reports, and cost estimates.

Project Coordination: Coordinate with the project team to help maintain project timelines and ensure quality assurance in design deliverables.

Communication: Clearly communicate through drawings, documents, reports, and verbal exchange.

Problem Solving: Maintain a methodical approach to problem-solving and completing project requirements, while working as part of a team or independently.

Collaboration: Participate in project meetings, providing input on design progress and assisting with project documentation.

Professional Growth: Continuously develop professional skills through training, mentorship, and exposure to project-based engineering tasks.

Who You Are:

Education: Bachelor of Science (BS) in Civil Engineering is required.

Certification: Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification is required (or the specific ability to obtain within 1 year of hire).

Experience: 0–4 years of relevant experience in structural or transportation engineering.

Technical Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding of structural mechanics, steel design, and reinforced concrete design.

Software Proficiency: Familiarity with industry-standard design tools is preferred, specifically:

Bentley OpenRoads / OpenBridge Designer

Structural analysis packages (e.g., LEAP Bridge, LEAP Steel, or similar).

Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with both in-person and remote project teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Master of Science (MS) in Civil or Structural Engineering.

Previous internship or co-op experience with a DOT or transportation consulting firm.

Familiarity with NCDOT Structure Design Manual and submission standards.

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

Lochner provides an extensive total rewards package that includes:

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 501c3

Education and Training Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service

Work Environment

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.

Physical Requirements

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 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.

Equal Employer 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 tests. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the pre-employment screening.

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