Lochmueller Group

Founded in 1980, we are an employee-owned firm providing survey, planning, engineering, and environmental solutions to clients across the U.S. and abroad. We focus on practical, cost-effective, and environmentally sound planning and design. Our services include civil and structural engineering, traffic engineering, water resource planning and design, and environmental services. These environmental services cover NEPA studies, ecological restoration, cultural resources, endangered species monitoring, and permitting, including constructed wetlands. We also offer construction inspection, various survey types (topographic, wetland mitigation, geotechnical investigation, GPS control, and construction layout), asset and resource management, right-of-way engineering (preparing abstracts, evaluating land rights, appraisals, and negotiations), transportation modeling, civil and site design, construction administration, energy and industrial services, landscape architecture, supply chain and logistics (Velis), and roadway and highway engineering.

We expanded our cultural resource expertise across the Midwest by acquiring the Archaeological Research Center of St. Louis, Inc. We have 18 offices in Indiana, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, and Texas. Engineering News Record (ENR) has recognized us as one of the Top 500 Firms.

We are committed to improving communities and serving clients through practical planning and design. Our goal is to provide cost-effective, environmentally sound solutions that enhance quality of life. Our approach is driven by a focus on the future and our core values, collectively known as CARDIA:

• Creativity: Understanding the “why” and “how” of assignments to find innovative, cost-efficient, and sensitive solutions.
• Accountability: Being responsible for commitments and delivering quality work on time and within budget.
• Respect: Earning loyalty and valuing the talents and well-being of individuals.
• Dedication: Showing perseverance, hard work, and striving for the best.
• Integrity: Earning trust by doing the right thing.
• Achievement: Pursuing excellence, turning concepts into reality, and recognizing individual successes that contribute to our overall success.

We are 100% employee-owned, a structure established in 2019 through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This ownership model means employees take pride in their work and contribute ideas. Our culture emphasizes respect and creativity, and our leaders serve the best interests of both clients and employee-owners.

We aim to provide a supportive environment with challenging projects, encouraging progressive thinking, and supporting professional and personal growth. Employee-owners learn, grow, and collaborate across our offices, creating a diverse and dedicated team. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and supported. A mentorship program supports employee development. We also seek to build long-term client relationships.

We offer a range of employee benefits:

• For your health and wellness, we provide medical, dental, and vision coverage, comprehensive prescription coverage, free telehealth, gym membership and workout class credits, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• To help build wealth, we offer a 401(k) with employer match, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) provided at no cost, 401(k) student loan repayment assistance, competitive wages, and an annual bonus based on company performance.
• For work/life balance, benefits include Personal Time Off, Sick Days, Holidays, a Vacation Purchase Program, Maternity/Paternity Leave, telecommuting options, and flexible schedules.
• For professional growth, we provide on-site training, a mentorship program, coverage for professional membership fees, education reimbursement, and support for off-site networking events and conferences.