Graduate Engineer I - Water/Waste Water Job at LJA in Fort Worth

Overview

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What LJA has to offer: a path to reach your full career potential in an employee-owned organization, with collaboration across office, field, and behind-the-scenes teams, and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

Position Overview

As a Graduate Engineer at LJA Land Development, you will use AutoCAD Civil3D, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office and other design and production software to provide design, production, and project administrative support in the delivery of feasibilities, opinions of probable cost, studies, exhibits, construction plans, takeoffs, bid packages, models, and development support tasks for public and private clients. Our entrepreneurial culture encourages creative thinking, problem solving and daily client service.

A Typical Day Might Include

• Collaborate with technical experts, peers, and support roles to perform design calculations, prepare equipment or material specifications, and generate technical drawings and exhibits
• Expand your engineering toolbox by applying advanced techniques, theory, industry concepts and best practices
• Work on assignments with limited variables; supervisory assistance is provided on unusual problems
• Work in an office with meeting rooms, amenities and technology
• Investigate existing site conditions, jurisdictional criteria and constraints to inform design iterations
• Check-ins with your manager and engineering mentors to identify areas of excellence and growth opportunities
• Provide information or exhibits to inform client and internal decision making related to project objectives

Required Education / Licenses

• Bachelor of Science Degree from an ABET-accredited university (Civil Engineering preferred)

Ideally, You Should Also Have

• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Previous work experience in the engineering industry
• Experience with Bluebeam and Water Resources Software (HEC-RAS & HEC-HMS)
• Passed the FE Exam
• Strong communication skills
• Team mentality

Level Up with LJA

• Flexible Work Options: Schedules to help balance life and work
• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and office closure between Christmas and New Year’s
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and pet plans with mental health support
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses
• Referral Bonuses: Rewards for helping us grow
• Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives
• Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations
• Career Growth: Internal mobility opportunities
• Fun Culture: Social events, employee teams, and family-friendly activities

For context, LJA Engineering, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies without signed service agreements.