Entry-Level Civil Engineer — Water & Wastewater

LJA

Katy (TX)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off
Comprehensive Benefits
Family Support
Education Support
Referral Bonuses
Community Impact
Professional Development
Career Growth
Fun Culture

Job summary

LJA Public Works is seeking a Graduate Engineer to perform entry-level professional engineering tasks under close supervision. You will work on water and wastewater utility design calculations, plan preparation, and quantity take-offs, gaining hands-on experience with experienced engineers.

As a 100% employee-owned firm, LJA emphasizes collaboration, growth, and ongoing learning across multiple locations. This role offers development opportunities, strong mentorship, and exposure to a broad

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering is required.
  • 1+ years of experience, including college classes in water and wastewater treatment plant design.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide entry-level engineering work under supervision of a licensed engineer.
  • Assist with water and wastewater utility design calculations, plan preparation, specifications and quantity take-offs.
  • Work in a team environment to contribute to project success, ahead of schedule and under budget.
  • Adjust and correlate data and recognize discrepancies in results.

Skills

Strong communication
Relationship building
Team collaboration

Education

BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

LJA Public Works is seeking a Graduate Engineer to perform entry-level professional engineering tasks under close supervision. You will work on water and wastewater utility design calculations, plan preparation, and quantity take-offs, gaining hands-on experience with experienced engineers.

As a 100% employee-owned firm, LJA emphasizes collaboration, growth, and ongoing learning across multiple locations. This role offers development opportunities, strong mentorship, and exposure to a broad

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