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Job Details
Title: Graduate Engineer
Division: Public Works
LJA recognizes that our success depends on the quality of the people we hire. We are currently seeking highly talented individuals that take pride in their work, function exceptionally well in team environments, and contribute to the overall success of the company. As a 100% employee-owned company, we promote an entrepreneurial spirit that helps drive the bottom line and the long-term professional and financial success of our employees. With more than 50 office locations, LJA is growing and ready for talented people to help us build our future.
Summary: As a Graduate Engineer on our Public Works team, the prospective employee will gain hands-on experience in the design and delivery of critical municipal infrastructure projects. This entry-level role offers an excellent opportunity to become familiar the programs, staff, and operating procedures of LJA. Under the supervision of a licensed engineer, the prospective employee will assist in the development of a wide range of public works projects, including water, wastewater, drainage, and roadway systems.
Responsibilities include performing design calculations, conducting hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, preparing CAD exhibits and plans, completing quantity take-offs and cost estimates, and supporting the development of technical reports.
General Responsibilities:
Required Education/Licensure:
Preferred Experience:
Preferred Technical Skills:
Core Competencies:
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Division: Public Works
LJA recognizes that our success depends on the quality of the people we hire. We are currently seeking highly talented individuals that take pride in their work, function exceptionally well in team environments, and contribute to the overall success of the company. As a 100% employee-owned company, we promote an entrepreneurial spirit that helps drive the bottom line and the long-term professional and financial success of our employees. With more than 50 office locations, LJA is growing and ready for talented people to help us build our future.
Summary: As a Graduate Engineer on our Public Works team, the prospective employee will gain hands-on experience in the design and delivery of critical municipal infrastructure projects. This entry-level role offers an excellent opportunity to become familiar the programs, staff, and operating procedures of LJA. Under the supervision of a licensed engineer, the prospective employee will assist in the development of a wide range of public works projects, including water, wastewater, drainage, and roadway systems.
Responsibilities include performing design calculations, conducting hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, preparing CAD exhibits and plans, completing quantity take-offs and cost estimates, and supporting the development of technical reports.
General Responsibilities:
- Perform engineering tasks under the guidance and supervision of a licensed engineer.
- Apply established methods to complete defined project assignments.
- Assist with civil infrastructure design using CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D).
- Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic modeling to evaluate drainage issues and recommend solutions.
- Prepare project deliverables, including quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and technical reports.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members to support project objectives.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, on-time, cost-effective solutions.
Required Education/Licensure:
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification in Texas, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
Preferred Experience:
- Completion of at least one civil engineering internship.
- 0-3 years of experience in civil engineering and infrastructure design.
Preferred Technical Skills:
- Proficiency or familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D.
- Exposure to storm water modeling software such as HEC-RAS or XPSWMM.
Core Competencies:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to clearly understand and follow technical instructions.
- Collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
- Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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