Graduate Engineer - Structural

TRANSPORTATION STRUCTURAL GRADUATE ENGINEER

WHY BUILD YOUR CAREER HERE?

LJA is offering a Structural Graduate Engineer position that will allow you to develop a strong career foundation, expand your base skills into a larger repertoire of technical tools across multiple disciplines and be assigned project roles that best fit your interests, drive, and skill.

The structure of our organization is designed to maximize your development through peer learning, communication & organization enhancement courses, mentor programs, and diverse discipline opportunities, resulting in advancement specific to your individual performance.

When the time comes, LJA will assist you with your preparation for the PE Exam by covering the costs of a one-time prep class and pay for the annual license renewal once you have it.

At LJA, you’ll experience a culture of camaraderie, teamwork, and inclusivity, where you'll be part of something bigger.

The culture is sustained by a team of individuals who promote mutual support and encouragement, fostering an environment conducive to achieving personal excellence.

OPPORTUNITY ABOUNDS!

Our extensive client base provides a wide spectrum of projects, each offering a unique set of challenges and opportunities.

Whether you thrive in solving intricate mathematical problems, excel in generating innovative solutions, or possess strong interpersonal skills, there's a place for you to shine.

You’ll have team support, cutting edge technologies and training opportunities, and guidance from the top leaders in the industry to continually accomplish your goals.

Imagine starting each day with a genuine eagerness to collaborate and contribute within a stimulating professional environment!

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE

Our exciting and entrepreneurial culture will allow you to think creatively, solve problems and meet the needs of our clients daily.

A typical day might include the following :

• Performing design calculations and preparing plans on diverse structural projects across the state of Texas as well as out of state.
• Contribute to a variety of Transportation projects including high profile interstate corridors, multi discipline arterial projects for State and local government projects, along with supporting other LJA sectors such as Land Development, Rail, and Energy.
• Learning / Teaching in a peer-setting.
• Gaining key experience working directly with professional engineers.
• Developing engineering skills using advanced techniques, theory, precepts, and practices.
• Interact with clients and other consultants.
• Team lunches / breakfasts and social activities

MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science Degree, Civil Engineering

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE

• 1+ Years of related experience
• Master of Science Degree in Structural Engineering
• Course work with a structural emphasis
• Experience with MicroStation ORD and / or Open Bridge
• Experience with AutoCAD
• Experience with other Structural Design Software such as STAAD, MIDAS Civil, etc.
• Previous work experience in an AEC related firm
• Passed the FE Exam
• Strong communication skills
• Team Mentality

OWN YOUR FUTURE AT LJA

As a 100% employee-owned company, LJA Engineering, Inc. promotes an entrepreneurial spirit that helps drive the bottom line and the long-term professional and financial success of our employees.

With more than 55 office locations, and nearly 2,000 employee-owners, LJA is growing and looking for talented people to join our team and grow their futures with us.

LJA is consistently ranked as a #1 Top Workplace and recognized as one of the Top Firms in the industry. We offer exceptional benefits that promote the health and financial security of our employee-owners and their families.

A few of our benefits include :

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Optional Flexible Work Schedule
• Paid time off and holidays (including an office closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day)
• Year-end merit bonus
• Health, dental and vision plans with options
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Education and tuition reimbursement programs
• Referral bonus program
• Company sponsored volunteer and philanthropy opportunities
• Memberships to professional organizations
• Career path discussions with your manager and / or group leadership

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