Project Engineer - Drainage

About the role

As a Project Engineer at LJA Land Development, you will be involved in hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analyses supporting the Land Development projects. Specific project tasks will include drainage impact analyses for master planned developments, flood studies, FEMA Conditional Letters of Map Revisions (CLOMRs) and FEMA Letters of Map Revisions (LOMRs), conveyance analyses, and dam breach analyses. Aspects of the position include technical analysis and design with various client correspondence, team and mentoring leadership, budgeting, and planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical analysis of large watershed engineering projects or a number of smaller projects with many complex drainage features
• Produce hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and reports with knowledge of municipal and federal requirements
• Use standard and advanced modeling techniques, theory, and practices in hydrology and hydraulics related disciplines
• Interact with the Client (internal and external) and demonstrate strong communication skills
• Participate in the development of construction cost estimates, design plans, and specifications

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Texas
• 4+ years’ experience in hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, detention design, FEMA Letters of Map Revisions, and Floodplain Fill Mitigation Plans
• Proficiency in commonly used hydrologic and hydraulic software such as HEC-RAS (steady, Unsteady, and/or 2D), HEC-HMS, InfoWorks ICM, XP-SWMM, and/or ICPR4 (Stormwise)
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to build strong relationships

Ideal Qualifications

• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) a plus
• Working knowledge of GIS is a plus

What LJA Has to Offer

• Employee-owned: 100% employee-owned company driving results and rewarding ambition
• 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
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by the Learning and Development team
• Referral Bonuses: Rewards for referring great talent
• Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives
• Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations
• Career Growth: Strong internal mobility opportunities
• Fun Culture: Social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, and more