Roadway Engineering Team Leader

Lochmueller Group is seeking an experienced civil engineering leader, licensed in the State of Illinois or Missouri, to guide both roadway engineering design projects and the team members who deliver them. This position will serve as the Roadway Engineering Team Leader for our Roadway Design group in Edwardsville or St. Louis, providing technical direction, project oversight, and people leadership. About this role: This position will oversee a team of engineers throughout all project phases, ensuring quality and timely delivery of roadway design projects for DOT and local agencies. By promoting teamwork, mentoring junior staff, ensuring timely and quality project delivery, and managing client relationships, you will boost both project success and the firm’s reputation and growth in transportation engineering. This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring or established leader in civil engineering to join a growing firm with an outstanding workplace culture. 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 IDOT/ or MoDOT 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 10+ years of progressive experience in Roadway Design Engineering; experience on DOT roadway projects is highly desirable. 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 additional Voluntary 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. Lochmueller 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. Some of the content in this job post may have been auto-generated using advanced AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co