Graduate Engineer III - Land Development

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a Graduate Engineer III at LJA Land Development, you will be responsible for performing entry-level professional engineering work including developmental assignments involving the application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out routine engineering tasks under close supervision.

TYPICAL DAY

• Responsible for designing specific system components for the overall design effort.
• Performs design calculations, prepares equipment or material specifications, and provides direction to technical support or drafting personnel.
• Assignments require the investigation of a limited number of variables; supervisory assistance is provided on unusual problems and possible solutions.
• Determines additional information that is needed from internal clients and coordinates them directly with LJA.
• Makes basic decisions regarding alternative procedures when information is not given.
• Applies prescribed methods to complete limited and specific portions of the broader assignment of an experienced engineer.
• Adjusts and correlates data.
• Recognizes discrepancies in results and follows operations through a series of related detailed steps or processes.
• May exercise limited judgment in making preliminary method selections and the adoption of alternatives.
• Determines additional information that is needed from internal clients and coordinates them directly with LJA.
• Make basic decisions regarding alternative procedures when information is not given.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering is required.
• Certified Engineer-in-Training

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 4+ years of post-graduate experience or master’s degree and 1-3 years of post-master’s experience

IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to build strong relationships

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.
• We’re building something big! We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here.
• 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: 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: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
• Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.

COMPANY INFORMATION

• LJA is an employee-owned company with almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee-owners (and growing).
• We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• We do not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a service agreement.