Graduate Engineer I - Civil Engineering

LJA; Griffin (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer days

Professional development

Internal mobility

Job summary

LJA is seeking a Graduate Engineer I to develop technical drawings and design documents for civil engineering projects in Griffin, GA. You will translate concepts into permitting-ready plans, coordinate revisions, and maintain drafting standards across roadways, utilities, drainage, and site development.

A typical day includes creating Civil 3D drawings, preparing plan sheets, and collaborating with engineers to ensure quality and accuracy in construction documents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or Civil 3D and CAD operations.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; adaptable to changing project needs.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify AutoCAD Civil 3D drawings for sewer, water, roadway, drainage, and site projects.
• Produce construction documents for municipal, transportation, utility, and land development projects.
• Prepare site, grading, drainage, and stormwater plans with supporting CAD files.
• Support public works and DOT-related projects; manage redline markups.
• Collaborate with engineers and designers; maintain drafting standards.

Skills

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

CAD operations

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

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 Graduate Engineer I at LJA in Griffin, GA, you will be responsible for developing technical drawings and design documents for a wide range of civil engineering projects. This role involves translating engineering concepts and project requirements into accurate plans used for permitting and construction, while coordinating revisions and maintaining drafting standards. Projects may include roadway improvements, utility systems, drainage infrastructure, commercial and residential developments, and public works initiatives. A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Creating and modifying AutoCAD Civil 3D drawings developing terrain models, alignments, storm and sewer profiles, and other Civil 3D design elements for sewer, water, roadway, drainage, and site development projects
• Producing and understanding construction documents for a variety of projects including municipal, transportation, utility, land development, and more
• Preparing site, utility, grading, drainage, stormwater, and erosion control plans, including plan and profile sheets, exhibits, and supporting CAD files
• Supporting public works projects for municipalities and counties
• Assisting with DOT-related projects and cost-to-cure exhibits
• Producing CAD deliverables for commercial developments, industrial parks, residential acre-lot developments, and other private site development projects
• Completing redline markups, incorporating review comments, and ensuring construction documents meet quality standards and project requirements
• Working from sketches, verbal direction, and engineering markups to prepare accurate and detailed drafting deliverables
• Collaborating with engineers, designers, and project teams while maintaining current knowledge of drafting standards, design procedures, and industry best practices
• Performing other duties as assigned to support project and client needs REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/

CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree, Civil Engineering or equivalent

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in AutoCAD or Civil 3D
• Technical knowledge of CAD operations and engineering specialty discipline
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with coworkers
• Must be adaptable to changes in work assignments as project needs evolve.
• Must be adaptable to changes in work assignments as project needs evolve 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.