MicroStation OpenRoads Designer Expert

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.

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 buzzword — 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.

Job Overview

Lochner’s Raleigh NC, office is seeking an experienced MicroStation OpenRoads Designer to support our civil infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will be a technical expert with proven hands-on experience in roadway, site, and transportation design using Bentley OpenRoads Designer.

Responsibilities

• Develop roadway and civil design models using MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer.
• Prepare 3D design models, plan/profile sheets, cross-sections, and construction drawings.
• Collaborate with engineers and project managers to refine designs and meet client requirements.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal DOT standards.
• Conduct quality control and design reviews to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Mentor and provide technical support to junior designers and CAD staff.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Bentley MicroStation CONNECT Edition and OpenRoads Designer.
• 5+ years of experience in roadway/civil design projects.
• Strong knowledge of transportation design standards (AASHTO, NCDOT, FHWA, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated ability to prepare construction documents from design to final submittal.
• Proficiency with ProjectWise for project collaboration.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with InRoads or Geopak (legacy Bentley products).
• Prior work on NCDOT or municipal roadway projects.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Drafting/Design, or related field (or equivalent work experience).

Who You Are

Proficiency in Bentley MicroStation CONNECT Edition and OpenRoads Designer. 5+ years of experience in roadway/civil design projects. Strong knowledge of transportation design standards (AASHTO, NCDOT, FHWA, or equivalent). Demonstrated ability to prepare construction documents from design to final submittal. Proficiency with ProjectWise for project collaboration. Excellent organizational and communication skills.

What We Offer

• An extensive total rewards package that includes competitive premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and flexible holiday program, company-paid disability (including paid maternity leave), 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, and employee discounts.
• Lochner Cares non-profit 501c3 education and training assistance, employee assistance program, and paid time off for charitable acts of service.

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.

Physical Requirements

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 Employment Opportunity

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 tests. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the pre-employment screening.

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