LJA Engineering Inc

Project Engineer - Land Development

LJA Engineering Inc$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering required
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or application submitted awaiting registration
  • 5+ years of post-graduate civil engineering experience
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and clients

Responsibilities

  • Conceptualize initial design approaches for projects
  • Plan and coordinate engineering work with complex design requirements
  • Support Project Managers as Assistant Project Manager or Engineer
  • Supervise less experienced engineers or technical support personnel
  • Exercise independent judgment in engineering decision-making
  • Coordinate with internal clients to gather necessary information
  • Collaborate across departments to meet client expectations

Benefits

  • Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple health and dental plans with mental health support
  • Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses available
  • Referral Bonuses: Incentives for referring great talent
  • Community Impact: Sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives
  • Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations
  • Career Growth: Opportunities for internal mobility
  • Fun Culture: Social events, sports teams, and family-friendly activities
Full Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW: As a Project Engineer at LJA Land Development, you will be responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and coordinating civil engineering projects ranging from small to large-scale developments. You will serve as a key technical contributor, applying sound engineering judgment and managing multiple project phases. This position provides an opportunity to work collaboratively with experienced engineers and project managers while supporting LJA's commitment to high-quality, client-focused design solutions.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:
  • Conceptualizing the initial design approach for a major phase of a large project, or taking overall responsibility for the engineering work on a project of limited scope.
  • Planning, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating engineering work involving conventional engineering practices and addressing complex design requirements.
  • Supporting Project Managers by serving as an Assistant Project Manager or Assistant Project Engineer as needed.
  • Supervising less experienced engineers or technical support personnel on an assignment basis.
  • Exercising independent judgment in evaluating, selecting, adapting, and modifying standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
  • Determining additional information needed from internal clients and coordinating directly with them.
  • Making basic decisions regarding alternative procedures when information is incomplete or ambiguous.
  • Collaborating across departments to ensure deliverables meet client expectations and company standards.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering required.
  • Registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or application submitted and awaiting registration.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 5+ years of post-graduate civil engineering experience.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and clients.

IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE:
  • Experience supporting both design and project management phases of land development projects.
  • Proven ability to adapt standard engineering techniques to complex project challenges.

LEVEL UP WITH LJA

At LJA, we're 100% employee-owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long-term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee-owners (and growing), we're building something big! We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here.
  • Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year's.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
  • Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
  • Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
  • Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
  • Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
  • Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
  • Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
  • Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.

To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: LJA Engineering, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered LJA's property. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting LJA's Human Resources Talent Department.

About LJA Engineering Inc

LJA Engineering is a multidisciplinary engineering firm that provides civil, structural, and transportation engineering services to public and private clients. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas and has offices throughout Texas and Louisiana. LJA Engineering's services include planning, design, and construction management for infrastructure projects such as highways, bridges, airports, and water and wastewater systems.
Learn more about LJA Engineering Inc
Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
1972

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