Project Engineer - Site Development

WHAT LJA HAS TO OFFER

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee-owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands-on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

WHAT MAKES LJA DIFFERENT

At LJA, our employee-owners take pride in their work and their workplace. We’re guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration and a shared vision of success. Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:

• Employee-owned. Client-focused
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
• Internal recruitment team, in-house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
• We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
• Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
• We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact

POSITION OVERVIEW: As a Project Engineer at LJA Land Development, you will serve as a fully competent engineer experienced in site engineering for retail, industrial, institutional, commercial, and multifamily projects. You will be responsible for developing and coordinating engineering design work, conceptualizing design approaches, and ensuring that all project elements meet client expectations and technical standards. This role requires strong technical judgment, effective communication, and the ability to work collaboratively across project teams.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Conceptualizing the initial design approach for a major phase of a large project or managing the engineering work on a project of limited scope.
• Planning, scheduling, conducting, or coordinating engineering work involving conventional practices with complex design challenges.
• Supporting Project Managers by serving as an Assistant Project Manager or Assistant Project Engineer.
• Providing direction and mentorship to less experienced engineers or technical support personnel as needed.
• Exercising independent judgment in the evaluation, selection, and adaptation of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Identifying additional information needed from clients and coordinating directly within LJA to gather required data.
• Making informed decisions regarding alternative design procedures when information is incomplete.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality design deliverables and timely project completion.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or application submitted and awaiting registration.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of post-graduate experience in site engineering for retail, industrial, institutional, commercial, or multifamily projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong client and internal relationships.

IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE:

• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams across multiple project types.
• Ability to manage design tasks independently and adapt to evolving project requirements..

LEVEL UP WITH LJA

At LJA, we’re 100% employee-owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long-term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee-owners (and growing), we’re building something big! We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here.

• 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.
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
• 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.
• Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
• Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
• Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.

To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: LJA Engineering, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered LJA's property. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting LJA's Human Resources Talent Department.