Director - Transportation (Roadway)
Lja
Lead planning, design, delivery of roadway projects and manage client relationships.
12 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Knoxville, TN
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
What you would be doing
design calculations
plan preparation
schematic design
project scheduling
financial management
business development
- Exercises judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria.
- Develop business by a marketing company to existing clients and as well identifying and marketing to new clients.
- Meeting with cities, counties and local agencies for business development purposes.
- Manage and maintain project schedules and financial requirements
- Responsible for design calculations, plan preparation, and direction of schematic designs for TDOT and local government projects
- Building relationships and growing business in the transportation sector.
What you bring
pe license
civil engineering
microstation
geopak
tdot
leadership
- Proven experience in handling project management responsibilities including multiple deadlines
- Licensed as a Professional Engineer (TN preferred)
- Must be flexible to changes in work assignments on short notice and/or on a daily basis as changes occur in project needs
- Uses advanced techniques, theory, precepts and practices in a specialized engineering field and related sciences and disciplines.
- Bachelor of Science Degree, Civil Engineering is required
- Experience with MicroStation ORD projects
- 20+ years of experience with Microstation, Geopak (or Open Roads) and TDOT procedures a must
- Ability to lead, mentor, and manage a group of design professionals
- Director will interact with Client and other consultants and must have good communication skills.
- Previous work experience in an AEC related firm
- TDOT Project Delivery Network experience
- Strong communication skills to interact with clients and internal employees
- Ability to build strong relationships
- TDOT Local Government Guidelines/Local Programs Certification
- Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
- Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
- 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.
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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.
- 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.”
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.
- 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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