Provides engineering, planning, and consulting services across a range of industries.
Assist in civil site design and engineering project management for land development.
6 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Coral Gables, FL
Hybrid
Company Size
800 Employees
Service Specialisms
Public Infrastructure
Land Development
Transportation
Water Resources
Energy Services
Rail Services
Surveying
Construction Engineering & Inspection
Sector Specialisms
Public Works
Land Development
Transportation
Rail Services
Energy
Environmental
Surveying
Civil & Site Engineering
Role
Description
plan prep
site design
submittal review
client coordination
project scheduling
technical judgment
Makes basic decisions regarding alternative procedures when information is not given.
Perform civil engineering plans preparation in water and wastewater distribution and conveyance infrastructure, focused on site design project components including site layout, infrastructure piping, roadways, paving, grading, drainage, and stormwater infrastructure.
Plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates engineering work involving conventional engineering practices but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements.
Reviews of contractor submittals for conformance with contract plans and specifications, and evaluate requests for information as part of engineering services during construction.
Supervision of less experienced engineers or technical support personnel is exercised on an assignment basis and is not an ongoing substantial component at this level.
Exercises judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
Determines additional information that is needed from internal clients and coordinates them directly with LJA.
Requirements
autocad
civil engineering
professional engineer
cascade 2001
icpr
5+ years
Possess strong working knowledge of AutoCAD.
Licensed Professional Engineer preferred
Have experience with the planning and design of facility layout and site design projects.
Bachelor of Science, in Civil Engineering is required.
Possess drainage design experience is preferred; Cascade 2001 and/or ICPR Version 4 is preferred.
Have experience in developing working drawings for civil site plans (layout, plan and profile, grading, drainage, and paving).
5+ years of post-graduate experience
Strong communication skills
Ability to build strong relationships
Miami-Dade County design/permitting experience is preferred, but not required.
Benefits
Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Founded 1972
Year Established
The company has been providing engineering and consulting services since its inception.
800+ Employees
Team Size
LJA Engineering operates with a team of over 800 skilled professionals driving innovative solutions.
LJA has built a reputation as a leading provider of engineering, planning, and consulting services.
The company offers innovative solutions across multiple sectors, including transportation, water resources, and land development.
LJA takes on complex projects, ranging from large-scale infrastructure to community-focused initiatives.
LJA's work is diverse, from designing efficient transportation systems to revitalizing water resources for sustainable communities.
Their portfolio includes impactful projects for municipal governments, private developers, and energy firms.
Culture + Values
Collaboration – We work together, across teams and locations, to bring out the best in each other.
Ingenuity – We challenge ourselves to think outside the box and create solutions that drive success.
Work‑Life Balance – We believe that caring for our people means supporting their well‑being inside and outside of work.
Opportunities to Grow – We provide professional development, mentorship, and career advancement paths for our employee‑owners.
“Work hard and play harder. We genuinely like our co‑workers, and this shows in everything we do.”
Environment + Sustainability
20% Yearly Vesting
ESOP Contributions
Employee Stock Ownership Plan contributions vest 20% annually, with full vesting after five years.
№1 Ranked Workplace
USA Today's Top Workplace
Recognized as the #1 Top Workplace in the USA by USA Today based on employee-owner feedback.
Inclusion & Diversity
LinkedIn does not publicly list explicit DEI goals or gender breakdowns.
Measurable gender-related statistics or strategic DEI targets are not disclosed.