Graduate Engineer I - Public Infrastructure na LJA Engineering, Inc.

WHAT LJA HAS TO OFFER

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee-owner. What truly 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.

WHAT MAKES LJA DIFFERENT

At LJA, our employee-owners take pride in their work and their workplace. We’re guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration and a shared vision of success. Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:

• Employee-owned. Client-focused
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
• Internal recruitment team, in-house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
• We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
• Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
• We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact

POSITION OVERVIEW: As a Graduate Engineer I at LJA Land Development, you will support hydrology and hydraulics (H&H) design efforts that are essential to our land development projects. You will collaborate with project managers and technical staff to develop drainage studies and modeling that shape communities while optimizing conservation and amenities.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Assisting in managing multiple H&H studies in support of land development projects.
• Preparing and reviewing hydrologic and hydraulic models for analysis.
• Performing hydraulic calculations and providing direction to technical support or drafting staff.
• Communicating effectively with project teams and internal clients to obtain data and updates.
• Preparing drainage impact analyses and FEMA Letters of Map Change requests.
• Collaborating with project managers to ensure designs meet quality standards and timelines.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (required).
• Certified Engineer-in-Training (recommended).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1+ years of experience in hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and design.
• Experience with FEMA Letters of Map Change and conveyance analysis.
• Working knowledge of HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, XP-SWMM, and GIS.
• Strong technical report writing and communication skills.
• Ability to build strong working relationships and collaborate across disciplines.

IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE:

• Experience with advanced H&H modeling such as HEC-RAS Unsteady and/or 2D modeling.
• A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• A desire to grow within a collaborative and employee-owned environment.

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. With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee-owners (and growing), 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.

To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: LJA Engineering, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered LJA's property. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting LJA's Human Resources Talent Department.