Lochmueller Group

What Lochmueller Group does

Lochmueller Group is a privately held, 100% employee-owned (ESOP since 2019) civil engineering and professional services firm headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, founded in 1980 as Bernardin, Lochmueller, and Associates. The firm offers twelve integrated service lines covering transportation design, traffic engineering and planning, water resources, environmental services, cultural resources, survey, construction administration, civil and site design, landscape architecture, right-of-way engineering, energy and industrial services, and supply chain and logistics. Its technology stack centers on GIS-based analytics, drone-enabled photogrammetry and LiDAR reality capture, and department-specific GIS applications used for safety action planning under the federal SS4A program, hydrological modeling, and environmental impact assessment.

The firm's revenue model is fee-based professional services delivered through project-based contracts won via public procurement. Customers are exclusively government entities — primarily state Departments of Transportation (INDOT, MoDOT) and Midwest municipal governments — with work obtained through competitive bidding and qualifications-based selection. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales through long-term client relationships and sustained reputation, supported by regional offices that provide proximity to public-sector decision makers.

The firm operates from 18 offices across Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, Kansas, and (following the October 2024 acquisition of Multatech Engineering) Texas, and employs between 250 and 999 people. Its growth strategy combines organic geographic expansion, targeted M&A (Multatech for Texas entry, Archaeological Research Center of St. Louis for cultural resources depth), and new federally funded service lines such as SS4A safety action planning, positioning the firm as a multi-state Midwest platform for transportation and infrastructure engineering services.

Name

Lochmueller Group

Legal name

Lochmueller Group

Website

https://lochgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Lochmueller Group is a 100% employee-owned civil engineering firm offering twelve integrated service lines — transportation design, water resources, environmental, cultural resources, survey, and traffic planning — to state DOTs and Midwest municipal governments from 18 offices across seven states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civil Engineering Services

NAICS

Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623), Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Management & Delivery (EPCM/CMAR/Design-Build Oversight) (EUANALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Stormwater & Drainage Infrastructure Construction (Sewer, Detention, Outfalls) (IMAFAGAF), Roadway Drainage & Stormwater Works (Culverts, Ditches, Catch Basins) (IMAFAEAG)

Keywords

• Civil engineering services
• Transportation design
• Environmental services
• Water resources engineering
• Cultural resources management

Headquarters

HQ city

Evansville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Professional Engineering Services: Fee-based professional services for civil engineering, transportation design, water resources, environmental services, cultural resources, traffic engineering, and related planning services. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts with government clients including state DOTs and municipalities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lochmueller Group is a civil engineering and planning firm that delivers twelve integrated service lines — including Transportation Design, Water Resources, Environmental Services, Cultural Resources, Traffic Engineering & Planning, Survey, Civil & Site Design, Construction Administration, Energy & Industrial Services, Landscape Architecture, Right-of-Way Engineering, and Supply Chain & Logistics — to state Departments of Transportation and municipal governments across the Midwest. Projects are typically multidisciplinary, combining survey, traffic, environmental, and cultural resources work from initial planning through design and construction administration.

Product overview

Lochmueller Group is a civil engineering firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of integrated engineering services organized around 12 core service lines. The company operates as a unified service provider where projects typically combine multiple disciplines—for example, transportation design projects incorporate survey, traffic engineering, environmental services, and often cultural resources work. The service portfolio includes Civil & Site Design, Construction Administration, Energy & Industrial Services, Environmental Services, Landscape Architecture, Right-of-Way Engineering & Services, Supply Chain & Logistics, Survey, Traffic Engineering & Planning, Transportation Design, Water Resources, and Cultural Resources. This multi-disciplinary approach allows the firm to serve clients from initial planning through design and construction administration across transportation, water, and infrastructure projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transportation Design Designs roadways, bridges, interchanges, and other transportation infrastructure including state highways, local roads, and interstate projects for state DOTs and local government clients.
• Water Resources Provides water and wastewater engineering services including treatment facility design, stormwater management, hydrological analysis, and PFAS remediation planning for municipal and state clients.
• Environmental Services Conducts environmental impact assessments, ecological surveys, habitat mapping, and regulatory compliance reviews (including NEPA) for infrastructure projects.
• Cultural Resources Conducts historic property assessments, archaeological surveys, and Section 106 compliance reviews to preserve cultural heritage in infrastructure projects. Enhanced by 2024 acquisition of Archaeological Research Center of St. Louis, Inc. (ARC).
• Traffic Engineering & Planning Analyzes traffic patterns, designs traffic control systems, and develops transportation planning solutions including safety action plans, travel demand modeling, crash analysis, and high injury network identification under programs like SS4A.
• Survey Conducts land surveying using GPS, GNSS, drones (RTK Mavic 3E with base station), photogrammetry, and LiDAR scanning to collect spatial data for design and construction projects.
• Civil & Site Design Provides civil engineering design services for site development, including grading, drainage, and infrastructure layout for various construction projects.
• Construction Administration Oversees construction projects including inspection, contract management, and quality assurance to ensure designs are implemented correctly.
• Energy & Industrial Services Provides engineering services for energy infrastructure and industrial facilities, including design and consulting for energy-related projects.
• Landscape Architecture Provides landscape design services integrating aesthetic and functional elements into civil engineering projects, including parks, trails, and streetscapes.
• Right-of-Way Engineering & Services Manages right-of-way acquisition, mapping, and documentation for transportation and infrastructure projects.
• Supply Chain & Logistics Provides logistics planning and supply chain consulting services for infrastructure and construction projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Kennedy Avenue Improvements delivered nearly $79,000 under budget
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Multitech EngineeringcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Lochmueller Group acquired Multitech Engineering, a Texas-based civil engineering firm, as part of strategic expansion into Texas and the broader southwestern US market. The acquisition allows Lochmueller to diversify its market area and service offerings while Multitech maintains its current operations, brand, and leadership.
• Archaeological Research Center of St. Louis (ARC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLochmueller Group acquired the Archaeological Research Center of St. Louis, Inc. (ARC) to expand cultural resource expertise across the Midwest. This acquisition enhances Lochmueller's capabilities in archaeological services and cultural resource management.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mead & Hunt: Multi-discipline engineering and architectural services firm with a strong Midwest presence and comparable mix of transportation, water, environmental, and cultural resources services. Similar employee-owned / private structure and contract profile with state DOTs.
• Crawford, Murphy & Tilly (CMT): Mid-size Midwest civil engineering and planning firm headquartered in Springfield, Illinois, with comparable transportation, water resources, and aviation practices. Closest match in scale (similar headcount) and geography for Lochmueller's core DOT and municipal work.
• WSB: Fast-growing Midwest-headquartered engineering firm with comparable transportation, municipal, water, and surveying services. Similar growth trajectory through geographic expansion and acquisitions.
• Stanley Consultants: Mid-size employee-owned engineering consulting firm with similar transportation, water, and environmental practices and an ESOP structure. Comparable on ownership model, multi-state DOT client base, and integrated planning/design delivery.
• Burgess & Niple: Mid-size civil engineering firm with deep Midwest infrastructure roots and an ESOP ownership structure. Directly comparable on employee-ownership model, DOT relationships, and integrated planning/engineering service mix.
• Woolpert: Multi-discipline architecture, engineering, and geospatial (survey/drone/LiDAR) firm with overlapping transportation, water, and survey capabilities. Comparable on the technology-enabled survey and GIS practice that differentiates Lochmueller.
• Kimley-Horn: Large, privately held civil engineering consulting firm with a strong transportation, traffic, water resources, and environmental practice. Comparable in service mix (especially traffic engineering and planning) and in operating as a private, partner-led firm.
• Clark Dietz: Mid-size Midwest civil engineering firm focused on transportation, water/wastewater, and structural services for state and municipal clients. Direct match on geography, service mix, and customer base.

Broad incumbents

• HDR Inc. Large employee-owned global engineering firm with a major transportation and water practice that competes for the same state DOT and municipal work as Lochmueller. Broader incumbent rather than direct niche competitor.
• AECOM: Global infrastructure consulting firm with a large North American transportation and water practice. Competes for the largest DOT megaprojects (e.g., Improve I-70-scale work) and represents the upper end of the competitive landscape for mid-size regional firms.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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