LJA Engineering is hiring: Talent Acquisition Coordinator - Early Careers in Hou

WHAT LJA HAS TO OFFER

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities, all while being an employee-owner. What truly sets this apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. The entire LJA team spearheads our projects from start to finish, where you gain exposure to a wide range of sectors, experience, and portfolios. Expanding your knowledge across the industry.

WHAT MAKES LJA DIFFERENT

Our employee-owners are proud of their workplace. Led by the leaders who inspire excellence through respect, teamwork, and a commitment to shared success. This is what sets us apart:

• Employee-owned. Client-focused
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Consistently ranked as a #1 Top Workplace
• Internal recruitment team, in-house training, and a marketing department specific to your industry.
• We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
• Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
• We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact.

POSITION OVERVIEW

POSITION OVERVIEW: We are looking for a talented and committed Talent Acquisition Coordinator to play a critical role in supporting LJA’s employee-owned brand culture at local college campuses in the markets we operate. The Talent Acquisition Coordinator focuses on supporting the hiring of entry level employees and interns through a blend of on-campus recruiting, with some direct sourcing activities. You will partner closely with our HR teams and hiring managers to build successful college partnerships and enhance our internship program.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE

• Support recruitment efforts within the assigned territory for all early career hiring needs.
• Coordinate and participate in campus recruiting events, including career fairs, info sessions, and office visits.
• Support logistics and ensuring engaging promotional materials are available at all recruiting events to enhance candidate experience and employer branding.
• Post job openings, review candidate applications, conduct phone interviews, and schedule interviews in collaboration with hiring managers.
• Facilitate the hiring process from offer decision-making to onboarding, including preparing offer packages, submitting offers, collecting new hire documentation, and coordinating background checks.
• Conduct candidate interviews to assess alignment with job requirements.
• Provide recommendations of ways to improve recruitment processes, enhance campus presence, and attract high-quality talent at career fairs and hiring events.
• Support the execution of summer internship programs, including event facilitation, wrap-up sessions, conversion processes, and intern offboarding.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (Business, Marketing, Communications, Human Resources or related majors)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 6+ months of Talent Acquisition Coordination experience
• Must be able to travel to career fairs each spring and fall semester (30% during peak season).
• Self-starter, able to display high levels of integrity and confidentiality.
• Must have strong organizational skills and be able to operate under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel applications, Internet, etc.

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 nearly 3,000 employee-owners (and growing), we’re building something big! We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here.

• Flexible Work Options: Optional schedules to help you balance life and work.
• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, and Pet coverage with multiple plan options.
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and ongoing learning opportunities.
• 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: Regular career path conversations with your manager or group leadership to support your goals.
• Fun: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.

To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: LJA Engineering, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered LJA's property. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting LJA's Human Resources Talent Department.

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