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Construction Engineer

Lochner
Orange, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2025

Job Details

Level

Experienced

Job Location

Orange, CA

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Job Category

Transportation - KOA

Expectations

Make a difference with your change - lead with ingenuity!

KOA Corporation (KOA), a Lochner Company is a leading provider in professional services in transportation, engineering, mobility planning, and construction management for public agencies and private sector clients. Our staff includes registered civil and traffic professional engineers, certified transportation planners, certified road safety professionals, project / construction managers, and construction inspectors.

In December 2022, KOA 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 KOA becomes a long-term home for top talent.

Our goals and strategies promote a diverse and inclusive workforce that feels empowered to make a difference in the

world. Our vision is to create healthy and sustainable communities both within and outside of our organization, where current and future generations can thrive.

Are you ready to join us?

Requirements :

  • Assisting senior staff with highway and traffic engineering and design projects including signing & striping design; geometric design; traffic engineering studies; traffic signal and lighting design; work zone temporary traffic control plans; street and highway design; conducting field reviews; preparation of specifications and cost estimates; and completion of final documents for traffic and transportation engineering projects.
  • Prepares technical reports or sections of larger reports.
  • Prepares plan details and outlines, identifies quantities of materials, cost estimates and performs calculations for a specific segment of a project.
  • Assists in preparation of technical specifications.
  • Evaluates vendor bids and drawings to assure compliance with specifications.
  • Provides assistance and support to a proposal team or proposal manager.
  • Lays out full plan designs, plan details and outlines, identifies quantities of materials, cost estimates, and performs calculations for a detailed segment of a project.
  • Reviews and approves design drawings for assigned segment of project.
  • Assists with development of design guides, guide specifications, and design control procedures.
  • Prepares technical reports.
  • Performs field tests & measurements, collects field data, as necessary.
  • Preliminary supervisory responsibilities to junior staff.
  • Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
  • 1-4 years of experience working on civil transportation projects
  • EIT is preferred.
  • The position requires a person with a strong knowledge of the California MUTCD, traffic and civil engineering concepts, and proficiency in CADD applications such as AutoCAD, and MicroStation.
  • The salary range for this position is between $75,000 and $90,000 per annum, based on experience and qualifications.

    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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