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Lochmueller Group is seeking an experienced professional civil engineering leader to serve as the Roadway Team Leader for our Roadway Design team in the South Bend / Mishawaka region.
About this role:
The Roadway Engineering Team Leader plays a pivotal role in driving the success of the firm's transportation projects by leading a team of engineers and design technicians through all phases of project execution. This role ensures technical excellence, quality control, and timely delivery of complex roadway design projects for DOT and local agency clients. By fostering a collaborative team environment and mentoring junior staff, the Team Leader strengthens the firm’s internal capabilities while enhancing client satisfaction through strategic relationship management. Their leadership not only ensures successful project outcomes but also contributes to the firm’s long-term growth and reputation in the transportation engineering sector.
About the company:
Lochmueller Group is a growing engineering consulting firm with an emphasis on infrastructure and recognized as an Indiana Best Place to Work. We provide multi-disciplined services for a variety of public agencies and private entities, including transportation design; water resources design; environmental analysis & permitting; construction engineering & inspection; traffic engineering & transportation planning; surveying; and land acquisition & appraisal. Our transportation design team offers a variety of services, but most of our work involves roadway, highway, and bridge design for various local public agencies and the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT).
For over 45 years, Lochmueller Group has helped communities reinvent their future through thoughtful, actionable planning and design. Our dedication to building a team that demonstrates our corporate values (CARDIA) is what sets us apart:
CARDIA: Creativity; Accountability; Respect; Dedication; Integrity; Achievement
Lochmueller Group provides an excellent workplace culture established by our people who share these values. We are a 100% employee-owned company, and our people are invested in the success and continued development of each other and the firm. This is a great place to build a career and grow with a company that is dedicated to quality and service.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Team Leadership: Leading a team that may consist of engineers and design technicians. Providing mentorship and guidance to junior-level engineers and other team members to aid in their professional development. Fostering a collaborative and positive work environment among the team.
- Project Management: Serving as a project manager for INDOT and local agency roadway design projects. Overseeing and participating in project execution from initiation to completion. Monitoring project progress, identifying potential risks, and implementing mitigation strategies as needed.
- Project Delivery & Quality: Performing quality checks on work performed by project team members. Providing leadership in the planning, design, and execution of major projects. Preparing project documents and designs, conducting analyses, interpreting data, and planning and coordinating the engineering work to ensure timely and successful project delivery. Reviewing and approving project deliverables, including drawings and specifications. Serving as a technical expert in Roadway design. Identifying opportunities for process improvement and implementing measures to enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality of work. •Client Relationship Management: Maintaining and enhancing relationships with clients, ensuring a high level of service, communication, and client satisfaction. Collaborating with senior management on strategic planning and assisting with business development. Preparing proposals and/or funding applications.
- As additional opportunities present themselves, this role may also perform other duties and responsibilities.
Qualifications for this role:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE).
- Typically requires 12+ years of relevant experience in engineering.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain and enhance client relationships.
- Experience with project management and accounting software.
- Exceptional organization skills.
- Proficiency with relevant engineering software and tools for design, project management, and analysis.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including: Teams, Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Valid Driver's License
What we offer:
- Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Basic Life Insurance w/ option for additionalVoluntary Life Insurance)
- Work/Life Balance: Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, Parental Leave, Flexible Scheduling & Telecommuting Opportunities)
- Wealth-Building: 401k w/ company match, Student Loan Repayment Benefit, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Competitive Compensation Package
- Professional Benefits: Professional Membership Dues, Career & Educational Development
Lochmueller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Lochgroup fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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