Lead Structural Engineer

Overview

Lead Structural Engineer role hner is a trusted infrastructure services provider founded in 1944, serving aviation, surface transportation and water clients with high-quality, forward-looking solutions.

• Develop and review structural design calculations and analysis models
• Develop and review complete project deliverables (plans, specs, estimates) for all phases of design
• Develop staged construction schemes
• Prepare written correspondence and reports
• Manage construction phase services, including submittal review and RFI responses
• Assist in the development of project scopes and fees
• Oversee and maintain organized document control
• Train and mentor younger staff

• 5-12 years of related experience
• PE license
• Working knowledge of codes and standards (AASHTO, AREMA, AISC, ACI, etc)
• Experience with CTDOT, MassDOT, and RIDOT policies and manuals
• Relevant structural analysis and CAD software (Larsa, Staad, Open Bridge, AutoCAD, etc)
• Strong writing and verbal skills
• BS, MS (preferred)
• Rail experience (preferred)
• Alternative delivery experience (preferred)
• Public speaking (preferred)

• 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. 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 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 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 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.