Civil Engineer - Water & Wastewater EIT

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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 that embraces the art of the possible and makes a lasting difference in our world.

We are seeking entry‑level and experienced Civil Engineers with 0‑4 years of experience in Water & Wastewater to join our KFA Family and 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 collaborating with other technical staff to produce quality designs and plans, and interpreting plans from other engineering 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

• 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.

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.

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