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
  • 5+ years of post-graduate experience
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to build lasting relationships
  • Licensed Professional Engineer preferred

Responsibilities

  • Plan and coordinate engineering work for major phases of projects
  • Work as an Assistant Project Manager or Project Engineer when necessary
  • Supervise less experienced engineers on an assignment basis
  • Exercise judgment in evaluating and adapting standard engineering techniques
  • Determine necessary information from internal clients and coordinate with LJA
  • Make decisions on alternative procedures with limited information

Benefits

  • Generous time off policy, including PTO and holidays
  • Multiple health, dental, and pet plan options with mental health support
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement and in-house educational courses
  • Referral bonuses for recommending talent
  • Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives
  • Memberships to industry organizations for professional growth
  • Opportunities for internal mobility and career advancement
  • Social events, employee sports teams, and family-friendly initiatives
Full Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW: As a Project Engineer at LJA Land Development, you will be responsible for conceptualizing the initial design approach for a major phase of a large project or having overall responsibility for the engineering work on a project of limited scope.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:
  • Plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates engineering work involving conventional engineering practices but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements.
  • May work as an Assistant Project Manager or Assistant Project Engineer.
  • Supervision of less experienced engineers or technical support personnel is exercised on an assignment basis and is not an ongoing substantial component at this level.
  • Exercises judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
  • Determines additional information that is needed from internal clients and coordinates them directly with LJA.
  • Makes basic decisions regarding alternative procedures when information is not given.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
  • Licensed Professional Engineer preferred

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 5+ years of post-graduate experience
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to build strong relationships

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.

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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