Provides engineering, planning, and consulting services across a range of industries.
Entry-level civil engineer designing site plans and infrastructure under supervision.
8 days ago ago
Entry-level
Full Time
Fort Myers, 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
design calc
spec prep
submittal review
system design
client coordination
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.
Performs design calculations, prepares equipment or material specifications, and provides direction to technical support or drafting personnel.
Reviews of contractor submittals for conformance with contract plans and specifications, and evaluate requests for information as part of engineering services during construction.
Responsible for designing specific system components for the overall design effort.
Assignments require the investigation of a limited number of variables; supervisory assistance is provided on unusual problems and possible solutions.
Adjusts and correlates data.
Applied prescribed methods to complete limited and specific portions of the broader assignment of an experienced engineer.
May exercise limited judgment in making preliminary method selections and the adoption of alternatives.
Makes basic decisions regarding alternative procedures when information is not given.
Determines additional information that is needed from internal clients and coordinates them directly with LJA.
Requirements
eit
civil engineering
autocad
drainage design
4+ years
communication
Certified Engineer-in-Training
Have experience with the planning and design of facility layout and site design projects.
Possess drainage design experience is preferred; Cascade 2001 and/or ICPR Version 4 is preferred.
Strong communication skills
Have experience in developing working drawings for civil site plans (layout, plan and profile, grading, drainage, and paving).
Recognizes discrepancies in results and follows operations through a series of related detailed steps or processes.
Ability to build strong relationships
Bachelor of Science, in Civil Engineering is required.
Possess strong working knowledge of AutoCAD.
4+ years of post-graduate experience or master’s degree and 1-3 years of post-master’s experience.
Benefits
Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
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.
Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.
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.
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.