Lochner

Trusted Infrastructure Services for Aviation, Transportation, and Water

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About the firm

Lochner is a multi-discipline infrastructure engineering provider founded in 1944 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. It provides planning, environmental, design, construction engineering and inspection, and program management services to aviation, surface transportation, bridges, transit, rail, and water sectors across the United States. Operating with over 1,200 professionals across 22 states, Lochner is ranked #98 on the 2025 ENR Top 500 Design Firms list and is part of Egis Group. Lochner has expanded its geographic reach and service offerings through the acquisition of KOA Corporation, Armstrong Consultants, K Friese + Associates, Triunity, and Green International Affiliates.

Established
1944
Team
Enterprise
Firm type
Civil Engineering · Aviation Engineering · Environmental Engineering · Structural Engineering · Transportation Engineering · Water / Wastewater Engineering

People

Terry A. RuhlChief Executive Officer

Ryan BeckmanChief Financial Officer

Dan ManojlovskiChief Operating Officer

Kasey MeyerGeneral Counsel, Egis in North America

Laura WhiteVP, Marketing and Communications

Paul A. LoeteHighway and Bridge Practice Lead

Capabilities

Comprehensive airside and landside services help commercial and general aviation airports upgrade infrastructure, increase capacity, and enhance safety.

  • Airport Planning

    Developing long-term master plans, airport layout plans, and feasibility studies to guide future growth.

  • Airport Engineering and Design

    Designing runway, taxiway, apron, and airfield lighting systems to meet strict federal and local requirements.

  • Aviation Construction Administration

    Providing on-site oversight, quality assurance, and contract compliance monitoring for airport improvement projects.

Bridges and Structures

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Professional engineering solutions cover road, rail, and water crossings that connect communities and integrate with the natural environment.

  • Bridge Design

    Creating structural designs for new bridges, overpasses, and elevated transit systems.

  • Bridge and Tunnel Inspection

    Performing safety evaluations, load ratings, and structural assessments to ensure long-term integrity.

  • Structural Rehabilitation

    Restoring and retrofitting aging bridge and tunnel structures to extend service life and improve safety.

Highways and Roads

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State-of-the-art design and planning of complete streets, highways, complex interchanges, and toll roads facilitate the safe and efficient movement of people and goods.

  • Highway Design

    Designing safe and efficient roadway geometry, alignment, and corridor improvements for public highway systems.

  • Interchange Design

    Developing complex junction layouts, ramp alignments, and highway interchanges to optimize traffic flow.

  • Roundabout Design

    Planning and engineering modern roundabouts to improve intersection safety and capacity.

Transit and Rail

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Collaborative transit and rail planning, engineering, and modernization services help public transportation agencies expand access and reduce urban congestion.

  • Mobility Planning

    Creating multimodal transportation plans that improve accessibility and connectivity across communities.

  • Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)

    Designing advanced traffic management, communication, and electronic tolling systems to improve traffic operations.

  • Rail Signal Systems

    Engineering modern signaling, train control, and electrical communications to enhance transit reliability.

Water and Wastewater

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Comprehensive engineering for potable water, raw water, reclaimed water, and wastewater infrastructure projects prioritizes operability and long-term sustainability.

  • Water and Wastewater Facility Design

    Designing treatment plants, pump stations, and distribution facilities to secure reliable clean water access.

  • Drainage Engineering

    Developing stormwater systems, culverts, and flood control structures to protect built and natural environments.

  • Lift Station Improvements

    Upgrading wastewater lift stations and force mains to increase capacity and prevent systemic failures.

  • Municipal Engineering

    Providing local governments with on-call civil engineering, public works planning, and utility design support.

Environmental Services

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Rigorous planning, analysis, and compliance support across infrastructure markets protect natural resources and accelerate project approvals.

  • Aviation Environmental Services

    Conducting National Environmental Policy Act reviews, noise analyses, and environmental assessments specifically for airport developments.

Construction Engineering and Inspection

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Field-based inspection and construction engineering verify that physical infrastructure matches design specifications and contract requirements.

Program and Construction Management

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Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.

  • Comprehensive Leadership Of Large-scale Infrastructure Programs Covers Budgeting

    Support includes Comprehensive leadership of large-scale infrastructure programs covers budgeting.

  • Scheduling

    Support includes scheduling.

  • Risk Mitigation

    Support includes risk mitigation.

  • Quality Assurance

    Support includes quality assurance.

Industries

Aviation · Airports · Highways & Roads · Bridges · Rail · Transit · Wastewater · Water Supply · Water Resources · Government · Federal · Transportation

Projects

DFW On-Call Signage Implementation Support

Dallas-Fort Worth, TX · Aviation · Client: Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport

Project details

On-call signage implementation support covering more than 26.9 miles of land at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge

New Haven, CT · Bridges · Client: Connecticut Department of Transportation

Project details

Multimodal improvement project for the Connecticut DOT I-95 New Haven Harbor Crossing Improvement Program.