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Project Engineer - Transportation (Roadway)
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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 while gaining the benefits of being an employee‑owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands‑on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.
What Makes LJA Different
Employee‑owned; client‑focused
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
Internal recruitment team, in‑house training, and a focused marketing department
Flexibility that allows every team and office to lead with their proven approach
Culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
Success comes through constant evolution and communication
We are passionate about having fun and making money while creating impact
POSITION OVERVIEW As a Project Engineer at LJA Transportation, you will be responsible for design calculations, preparing plans, and developing schematic designs for GDOT, local government, and regional infrastructure projects while collaborating with team members, clients, and consultants. You’ll apply advanced engineering principles and exercise independent judgment – all while enjoying a supportive, team‑oriented culture.
A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE
Performing design calculations, preparing plans, and directing schematic designs for GDOT, local government, and other projects around the region.
Using advanced techniques, theory, precepts, and practices.
Interacting with task leaders, team members, clients, and other consultants.
Exercising judgment in independently evaluating, selecting, and adapting standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
Mentoring direct reports, and conveying knowledge to others.
Team lunches / breakfasts and social activities.
REQUIRED EDUCATION / LICENSE / CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science Degree, Civil Engineering
Licensed as a Professional Engineer (Georgia preferred as starting point)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
5+ years of experience with MicroStation, inRoads (or Open Roads) and GDOT procedures.
Effective communication skills to engage with other employee‑owners.
IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE
Experience with Bentley ORD.
Experience with large‑scale GDOT projects or programs.
Experience and relationships with various GA cities and other agencies.
Advanced skills in specialized software programs.
Technical training experience.
LEVEL UP WITH LJA
Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets, along with mental health support.
Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in‑house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
Referral Bonuses: Rewarded for helping us grow.
Community Impact: Company‑sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations.
Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities.
Fun Culture: 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.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Civil Engineering
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Project Engineer - Transportation (Roadway)
role at
LJA .
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 while gaining the benefits of being an employee‑owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands‑on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.
What Makes LJA Different
Employee‑owned; client‑focused
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
Internal recruitment team, in‑house training, and a focused marketing department
Flexibility that allows every team and office to lead with their proven approach
Culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
Success comes through constant evolution and communication
We are passionate about having fun and making money while creating impact
POSITION OVERVIEW As a Project Engineer at LJA Transportation, you will be responsible for design calculations, preparing plans, and developing schematic designs for GDOT, local government, and regional infrastructure projects while collaborating with team members, clients, and consultants. You’ll apply advanced engineering principles and exercise independent judgment – all while enjoying a supportive, team‑oriented culture.
A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE
Performing design calculations, preparing plans, and directing schematic designs for GDOT, local government, and other projects around the region.
Using advanced techniques, theory, precepts, and practices.
Interacting with task leaders, team members, clients, and other consultants.
Exercising judgment in independently evaluating, selecting, and adapting standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
Mentoring direct reports, and conveying knowledge to others.
Team lunches / breakfasts and social activities.
REQUIRED EDUCATION / LICENSE / CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science Degree, Civil Engineering
Licensed as a Professional Engineer (Georgia preferred as starting point)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
5+ years of experience with MicroStation, inRoads (or Open Roads) and GDOT procedures.
Effective communication skills to engage with other employee‑owners.
IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE
Experience with Bentley ORD.
Experience with large‑scale GDOT projects or programs.
Experience and relationships with various GA cities and other agencies.
Advanced skills in specialized software programs.
Technical training experience.
LEVEL UP WITH LJA
Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets, along with mental health support.
Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in‑house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
Referral Bonuses: Rewarded for helping us grow.
Community Impact: Company‑sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations.
Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities.
Fun Culture: 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.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Civil Engineering
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