Graduate Engineer I - Land Development

About the role

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The organization’s employee‑owner structure amplifies your capabilities while providing the benefits of ownership. You will collaborate daily with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders, whether in the office, field, or behind the scenes, gaining hands‑on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services. LJA’s employee‑owners take pride in their work and workplace, guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration, and a shared vision of success. The company is employee‑owned, client‑focused, offers an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), is consistently ranked as a Top Workplace, and maintains an internal recruitment team, in‑house training, and a marketing department specific to the industry. Flexibility is celebrated, continuous learning and personal growth are championed, and the team believes success comes through constant evolution and communication while having fun and making money to create impact. 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 an extensive list of public and private clients. The entrepreneurial culture encourages creative thinking, problem solving, and meeting client needs daily.

Responsibilities

• 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 and vocabulary to add knowledge of advanced techniques, applied theory, industry concepts, and best practices
• Undertake assignments that investigate a limited number of variables, with supervisory assistance provided on unusual problems and possible solutions
• Work in an office equipped with meeting rooms, amenities, and excellent technology
• Investigate existing site conditions, jurisdictional criteria, and constraints to inform design iterations and direction
• Participate in check‑ins with your manager and other engineering mentors to identify areas of excellence and growth opportunities
• Provide information or exhibits to inform client and internal leaders in decision making related to the execution or implementation of project objectives

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Team mentality

Benefits

• 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, plus mental health support
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in‑house courses provided by the Learning and Development team
• Referral Bonuses
• 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 sports teams, bring‑your‑kid‑to‑work day, etc.