What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Engineer I - Transportation position at LJA 2025?
TRANSPORTATION GRADUATE ENGINEER
WHY BUILD YOUR CAREER HERE?
LJA is offering a Graduate Engineer position in our Program Management Division that will allow you to develop a strong career foundation, expand your base skills into a larger repertoire of technical tools and communication skills across multiple disciplines and be assigned project roles that best fit your interests. The structure of our organization is designed to maximize your development through peer learning, communication & organization enhancement courses, mentor programs, and diverse discipline opportunities, resulting in advancement specific to your individual performance. When the time comes, LJA will assist you with your preparation for the PE Exam by covering the costs of a one-time prep class and pay for the annual license renewal once you have it.
At LJA, you’ll experience a culture of camaraderie, teamwork, and inclusivity, where you'll be part of something bigger. The culture is sustained by a team of individuals who promote mutual support and encouragement, fostering an environment conducive to achieving personal excellence.
OPPORTUNITY ABOUNDS!
Our extensive client base provides a wide spectrum of projects, each offering a unique set of challenges and opportunities. A career in Program Management is an interactive experience directly with the clients, where personal communication skills thrive. You’ll have team support, cutting edge technologies, and guidance from the top leaders in the industry to continually accomplish your goals.
Imagine starting each day with a genuine eagerness to collaborate and contribute within a stimulating professional environment!
A TYPICAL WEEK MIGHT INCLUDE
Our exciting and entrepreneurial culture will allow you to think creatively, solve problems and meet the needs of our clients daily. A typical day might include the following:
- Perform a variety of fundamental design tasks to gain familiarity with programs and procedures applicable to public infrastructure consulting engineering.
- Expanding your engineering toolbox and vocabulary to add knowledge of advanced techniques, applied theory, industry concepts, and best practices.
- Investigating existing site conditions, jurisdictional criteria, and constraints to inform design iterations and direction.
- Obtain project information from clients or other LJA personnel as directed.
- Attends design review meetings and must coordinate with other team members to execute multidisciplinary projects.
- Plan preparation, design calculations, and specification preparation on Schematic and PS&E projects.
- Working in an office equipped with meeting rooms, amenities, and excellent technology.
- Check-ins with your manager and other engineering mentors to identify areas of excellence and growth opportunities.
“MUST HAVE” QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science Degree from ABET accredited university (Civil Engineering Preferred)
- Engineer-in-Training or ability to obtain in 6 months
- Experiences with AutoCAD/MicroStation
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to build strong relationships
BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE
- Previous work experience in an AEC related firm
- Passed the FE Exam
- Strong communication skills
- Team Mentality
OWN YOUR FUTURE AT LJA
As a 100% employee-owned company, LJA Engineering, Inc. promotes an entrepreneurial spirit that helps drive the bottom line and the long-term professional and financial success of our employees. With more than 55 office locations, and 2,000 employee-owners, LJA is growing and looking for talented people to join our team and grow their futures with us.
LJA is consistently recognized as one of the Top Firms in the industry. We offer exceptional benefits that promote the health and financial security of our employee-owners and their families. A few of our benefits include:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Paid time off and holidays (including an office closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day)
- Year-end merit bonus
- Salary and overtime compensation
- Annual performance and total compensation review
- 401k plan through Fidelity
- Health, dental and vision plans with options
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Education and tuition reimbursement programs
- Referral bonus program
- Company sponsored volunteer and philanthropy opportunities
- Memberships to professional organizations
- Career path discussions with your manager and/or group leadership
