Title: Graduate Engineer
Division: Water Resources
LJA recognizes that our success depends on the quality of the people we hire. We are currently seeking highly talented individuals that take pride in their work, function exceptionally well in team environments, and contribute to the overall success of the company. As a 100% employee-owned company, we promote an entrepreneurial spirit that helps drive the bottom line and the long-term professional and financial success of our employees. With more than 50 office locations, LJA is growing and ready for talented people to help us build our future.
Summary: As a Graduate Engineer the prospective employee serve as an engineer in training on water resources projects with responsibility of performing multiple tasks which will provide familiarity with the programs, staff, and operating procedures of LJA. Such tasks included but are not limited to; design calculations, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, preparation of CAD/GIS exhibits/plans, quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and support engineers with report preparation.
General Responsibilities:

• Provides entry level engineering work under close supervision of a license engineer.
• Applies prescribed methods to complete limited and specific portions of the broader assignment of an experienced engineer.
• Use CAD design tools i.e. AutoCad Civil 3D or Microstation Geopak or ORD DU for design of project elements
• Hydrologic and hydraulic software modeling for determining drainage issues and potential solutions
• Use of GIS software for analysis and to create exhibits.
• Ability to communicate with supervisors so understanding of instructions are clear and concise.
• Able to work in a team environment to contribute to the success of projects, (ahead of schedule and under budget).

Required Education/Licenses:

• Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering is required.
• Bachelor of Science, Biological and Agricultural Engineering or Environmental Engineering is also acceptable.

Required Experience:

• At least 1 summer internship of experience in civil engineering is desired
• At least 1 year of practical engineering experience is preferred, although not necessary.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Microstation, GIS is a plus, but not required.
• Strong communication skills