Project Engineer - Utilities

UTILITIES PROJECT ENGINEER

WHY MAKE THE NEXT LEAP IN YOUR CAREER HERE?

LJA is offering a Project Engineer position that will allow you to take the next step in reaching your full career potential. This role will allow you to learn from experienced Project Managers (PM) and build your own skill sets, management approaches, and knowledge base. By collaborating with a diverse range of project managers, you will gain exposure to multiple problem-solving methodologies, management styles, and a clear path to future success.

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 that promotes mutual support and encouragement. The existing LJA transportation staff is diverse, effective, and dedicated which will allow you to focus on growing in an assistance role, learning all the future skills you’ll need to become a Project Manager.

OPPORTUNITY ABOUNDS!

Our extensive client base provides a wide spectrum of projects, each offering a unique set of challenges and opportunities. Whether you thrive in solving intricate mathematical problems, excel in generating innovative solutions, or possess strong interpersonal skills, there's a place for you to shine. The clients we represent are across the full spectrum of the Transportation industry, Utilities, State, RMA’s, County, Municipal, Rail, and private entities, etc.

Imagine starting each day with a genuine eagerness to collaborate and contribute within a stimulating professional environment!

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE

Our exciting and entrepreneurial culture will require you to think creatively, solve problems and meet the needs of our clients daily. A typical day might include the following:

• Responsible for PS&E design and construction oversite of water and wastewater related projects including but not limited to water and wastewater pipelines, water distribution systems, treatment plants, sanitary sewer collection systems, lift stations, and discharge permits.
• Production of schematics and Plans, Specifications, and Estimates for TxDOT and local government road and highway projects.
• Working with the leadership team to provide GEC/Program Management support to multiples agencies and TxDOT through all phases of the project development process.
• Self-performing and managing both internal team members as well as other consultants through a variety of activities such as programming, funding, env document review, design/design reviews, cost estimating, scheduling, construction oversight, ROW, utilities, and long-term operations & maintenance.

“MUST HAVE” QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science Degree, Civil Engineering
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer (Recently passing the PE Exam will be considered)
• A TEAM first attitude with a commitment to leading a team with Integrity, Responsibility, and Perseverance
• 4 years of experience with MicroStation, AutoCAD, MS Office, and/or Geopak (or Open Roads)
• Some experience handling multiple deadlines.
• Effective communication skills to engage with upper management and engineering staff.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing work assignments and project needs, often on short notice.
• An open mind to alternative methods from what you have previously been taught

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE

• Previous work experiences in a management capacity
• Experience with utility design (Electric, Gas, Drainage, Water, Wastewater)
• Experience with water distribution systems, treatment plants, sanitary sewer collection systems, lift stations.
• Experience with ArcGIS, AutoCAD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, StormCAD, SAWS CPMS, CIVCAST, COSA PrimeLink
• Experience with TxRRC, TCEQ, FEMA, USACE, TXDOT and Municipal permitting requirements.

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 nearly 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 ranked as a #1 Top Workplace and 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)
• Optional Flexible Work Schedule
• Paid time off and holidays (including an office closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day)
• 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

Learn more at www.lja.com