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Lja

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Lja

Provides engineering, planning, and consulting services across a range of industries.

Lead and manage land development projects, staff, and client relations.
11 days ago ago
Experienced (8-12 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Fort Worth, TX
Office Full-Time
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

development review
code amendments
project visioning
client communication
proposal development
qa/qc management
  • Leads development review, code amendments, project visioning (ex. zoning/land use, growth management, urban design, parks and recreation planning, engineering, and fiscal vitality), and long range planning projects
  • Leads client communications
  • Develops proposals/fees
  • Maintains QA/QC and delivery standards
  • Builds client relationships and helps win work

Requirements

8+ years
degree
certification
leadership
presentation
technical
  • Advanced presentation skills
  • Strong technical/regulatory/design competency
  • 8+ years
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Planning, Public Administration, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Architecture, or related field
  • AICP, ENV, PLA, AIA, CNU-A, LEED, or other job-related certification required
  • Demonstrated organization and leadership skills

Benefits

  • Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
  • Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
  • Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.
  • Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
  • Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
  • Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
  • Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
  • Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.

Training + Development

Information not given or found
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.
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