Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater
About the role
LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential as a Project Engineer in Land Development. You will serve as a fully competent engineer responsible for applying conventional engineering principles to water and wastewater plant design. This role involves design calculations, plan and specification preparation, agency coordination, and supporting projects ranging from defined scopes to major phases of larger, more complex efforts.
What 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.
Responsibilities
- Plan and design municipal wastewater treatment and water treatment and distribution systems
- Develop calculations, plans, specifications, and supporting documentation for water and wastewater facilities
- Conceptualize the initial design approach for a major phase of a large project or lead engineering work for projects of limited scope
- Coordinate with internal clients to gather required information and ensure project alignment
- Schedule and coordinate engineering tasks while addressing complex or conflicting design requirements
- Exercise independent judgment to adapt and modify standard engineering techniques and procedures
- Provide supervision and mentoring to less experienced engineers and technical support staff
- Support project management efforts and contribute to successful project delivery
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (required)
- Registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer (required)
- Minimum of 5 years of post-graduate engineering experience
- Experience with water and wastewater plant design
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Experience exercising independent judgment in engineering design and problem solving
Preferred Qualifications
- Water distribution modeling experience
- Previous project management experience
- Familiarity with North Texas
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – 100% employee-owned company
- 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 our 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: Great internal mobility opportunities
- Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, and more
About LJA
At LJA, our employee-owners take pride in their work and workplace. We’re guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration, and a shared vision of success. With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee-owners, we’re building something big. Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:
- Client-focused approach
- Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
- Internal recruitment team, in-house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
- Flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
- Culture that champions continuous learning and personal growth
- Passion for having fun and making money, all while creating impact