Drainage Project Engineer

3 weeks ago

Austin, United States Lochner Full time
Job Details

Level
Experienced

Job Location
Austin, TX

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
4 Year Degree

Job Category
Design - KFA

Description

K Friese + Associates (KFA), a Lochner Company, is a leading provider of professional services in water, wastewater, drainage, transportation, and development reviews for public agencies. Our staff includes licensed civil engineers, certified transportation planners, project/construction managers, and construction inspectors.

In May 2023, KFA joined Lochner, a national transportation infrastructure firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, providing planning, environmental, design, construction engineering and inspection, and right-of-way services for surface transportation, rail, transit, and aviation clients. Together, we have more resources and capabilities for delivering innovative solutions and enhancing the quality of life in the communities we serve.

  • Client-Focused: We are collaborative and attentive to the unique needs and goals of each project.
  • Performance-Driven: We are problem solvers dedicated to transforming transportation infrastructure challenges into opportunities for innovation.
  • Community-Minded: We are vested in the work we do as stewards of public funds used to improve the communities we serve.
  • Socially Responsible: We give back to our communities by supporting various charitable organizations and causes.
  • Growth Oriented: We invest in programs to attract, retain, and develop employees so KFA becomes a long-term home for top talent.
KFA is seeking a resourceful and ambitious Project Engineer to steer our most impactful municipal drainage and stormwater projects across Central Texas. This role is designed for a candidate with a solid history of achievements within the public sector, particularly with the City of Austin and adjacent communities.

The primary responsibilities of the Project Engineer include:
  • Lead design for pivotal projects from neighborhood flood studies to storm drainage and channel improvements, directly contributing to community safety and environmental sustainability.
  • Utilize your expertise to navigate project challenges and develop innovative solutions.
  • Mentor and direct junior engineers in complex technical work, ensuring the delivery of high-quality plans, specifications, and reports.
Requirements:
  • Texas PE License or ability to obtain a Texas PE license within 6 months of hire
  • Bachelors or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering
  • 10+ years of experience in municipal drainage projects covering all project phases
  • Excellent communication skills, essential for team collaboration and stakeholder engagement
  • Proficiency with HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and either MicroStation or Civil 3D
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Advanced modeling software such as SWMM, HEC-RAS 2D, InfoWorks ICM
  • TCEQ water quality design experience
  • Project management and Task Lead experience
  • GIS experience
  • Experience with FEMA modeling and mapping
  • Experience with channel design and stream bank stabilization
  • Certified Floodplain Manager
Qualifications

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

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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.

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