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    Level
    Experienced

    Job Location
    Chicago, IL

    Position Type
    Full Time

    Education Level
    4 Year Degree

    Job Category
    Transportation

    Expectations

    About Lochner


    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 coming together to embrace the art of the possible and make a lasting difference in our world.

    Are you ready to join us on this journey?


    As a people-centric company, Lochner's purpose is to empower our team to put their knowledge to work, enhancing communities across the US.

    To achieve this, we hire candidates of all experiences and skillsets because amazing things happen when people with diverse backgrounds come together to solve problems.

    We believe collaboration is more than a buzz word - it is a guiding principle in which every point of view is valued and heard and is the driving force in delivering our best work.

    At all levels of the organization, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit and culture of autonomy to advance our strategic vision and continually seek our next success story.

    Lochner - learn more about us

    Lochner is currently seeking a Rail and Transit Leader for our Chicago Design Office. This is an excellent growth opportunity to lead and expand a dynamic team within the sector


    Your impact:
    Coordinate with Chicago design team to develop and implement a successful strategic business plan to grow the practice.
    Hiring and leading a diverse staff, including practice areas such as rail planning and design, rail crossings, railroad grade separations and rail and transit stations

    Planning, directing, and coordinating activities for rail and transit design team members to ensure quality, budget and schedule goals are met.

    Overseeing staff utilization and management practices
    Developing and managing client relationships and business development efforts
    Participate in marketing and project pursuit activities.
    Assist with preparing scope and fee proposals and participating in presentations/interviews.

    An engaging leader to help grow our Rail and Transit practice for the Chicago Design Office, which includes work with CTA, Metra, and numerous railroads.

    Working with other Lochner leaders in the Midwest Region to expand our services, and provide outstanding products for our clients state-wide


    Who you are:
    B.S. in Civil or Structural Engineering
    IL PE license is required, or ability to gain thru reciprocity.

    • 10 years progressive design management experience with an emphasis on leading rail and transit transportation projects
    Experience working with rail and transit agencies (CTA, Metra, Pace) is required. Experience with other local agencies is a plus.
    Must have previously managed project teams.

    Must have excellent skills in leadership, oral and written communications, planning and implementing teamwork, decision making, judgment and problem solving.

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    Commitment


    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

    What we offer - Learn more

    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.

    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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