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Graduate Engineer II - Land Development

Lja

The Role

Overview

Entry-level civil engineer designing site plans, grading, drainage, and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

  • plan preparation
  • site design
  • design calculations
  • material specs
  • data adjustment
  • client coordination

Tasks

-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. -Adjusts and correlates data. -Responsible for designing specific system components for the overall design effort. -Makes basic decisions regarding alternative procedures when information is not given. -May exercise limited judgment in making preliminary method selections and the adoption of alternatives. -Assignments require the investigation of a limited number of variables; supervisory assistance is provided on unusual problems and possible solutions. -Applied prescribed methods to complete limited and specific portions of the broader assignment of an experienced engineer. -Determines additional information that is needed from internal clients and coordinates them directly with LJA. -Performs design calculations, prepares equipment or material specifications, and provides direction to technical support or drafting personnel.

Requirements

  • autocad
  • eit license
  • bsc civil
  • drainage design
  • cascade 2001
  • land development

What You Bring

-2 years of experience in Land Development -Recognizes discrepancies in results and follows operations through a series of related detailed steps or processes. -Strong communication skills -EIT License required -Bachelor of Science, in Civil Engineering is required. -Possess strong working knowledge of AutoCAD. -Possess drainage design experience is preferred; Cascade 2001 and/or ICPR Version 4 is preferred. -Have experience with the planning and design of facility layout and site design projects. -Ability to build strong relationships -Have experience in developing working drawings for civil site plans (layout, plan and profile, grading, drainage, and paving).

Benefits

-Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives. -Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) -Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career. -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. -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. -Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support. -Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth -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.

The Company

About Lja

-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.

Sector Specialisms

Public Works

Land Development

Transportation

Rail Services

Energy

Environmental

Surveying

Civil & Site Engineering

Structural Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Instrumentation & Controls

Pipeline Engineering

Pipeline Facilities

Terminal Engineering

Rail Terminals

Truck Terminals

Marine Terminals