Graduate Engineer II – Land Development

Job Description

Graduate Engineer II – Land Development | LJA

The Tone:
This is an early career role at LJA, providing a chance to develop professional engineering skills in land development. The company focuses on amplifying employee capabilities and fostering growth through hands-on experience and exposure to various clients and services. As an employee-owned firm, LJA prides itself on a culture of respect, collaboration, and continuous learning, where this role contributes directly to specific design efforts under close supervision.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Not specified

• Mission: To perform entry-level professional engineering work, applying standard techniques and procedures to routine land development tasks under close supervision.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Design Components: Design specific system components that contribute to the overall design effort.
• Prepare Specifications: Perform necessary design calculations and prepare equipment or material specifications.
• Guide Technical Support: Provide clear direction to technical support or drafting personnel.
• Solve Routine Problems: Investigate a limited number of variables and make basic decisions on alternative procedures when information is not explicitly provided.
• Apply Prescribed Methods: Apply established methods to complete specific portions of a larger assignment from an experienced engineer, adjusting and correlating data while recognizing discrepancies.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering is required, suitable for an early career professional.
• Experience: Two years of experience in Land Development, along with an EIT License.
• Skills: Strong communication skills and the ability to build robust professional relationships.
• Bonus: Experience specifically working on multi-family, single-family, and site development projects.