Graduate Engineer III - Land Development

LJA Engineering; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Graduate Engineer to perform entry-level professional engineering tasks. The role includes component design, calculations, and coordination with internal teams. Ideal candidates hold a Civil Engineering degree and have relevant experience. This position offers growth opportunities in a supportive, employee-owned environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Certified Engineer-in-Training.
• 4+ years post-graduate experience or master's degree with 1-3 years post-master's experience.

Responsibilities

• Designing specific system components for overall design efforts.
• Performing design calculations and preparing specifications.
• Investigation of variables and providing direction to support personnel.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Engineer-in-Training Certification

Job description

Title: Graduate Engineer

Division: Land Development

LJA recognizes that our success depends on the quality of the people we hire. We are currently seeking highly talented individuals that take pride in their work, function exceptionally well in team environments, and contribute to the overall success of the company. As a 100% employee-owned company, we promote an entrepreneurial spirit that helps drive the bottom line and the long-term professional and financial success of our employees. With more than 50 office locations, LJA is growing and ready for talented people to help us build our future.

Summary : Performs entry-level professional engineering work including developmental assignments involving the application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out routine engineering tasks under close supervision.

General Responsibilities:

• Responsible for designing specific system components for the overall design effort.
• Performs design calculations, prepares equipment or material specifications, and provides direction to technical support or drafting personnel.
• Assignments require the investigation of a limited number of variables; supervisory assistance is provided on unusual problems and possible solutions.
• Determines additional information that is needed from internal clients and coordinates them directly with LJA.
• Makes basic decisions regarding alternative procedures when information is not given.
• Applied prescribed methods to complete limited and specific portions of the broader assignment of an experienced engineer.
• Adjusts and correlates data.
• Recognizes discrepancies in results and follows operations through a series of related detailed steps or processes.
• May exercise limited judgment in making preliminary method selections and the adoption of alternatives.
• Determines additional information that is needed from internal clients and coordinates them directly with LJA.
• Makes basic decisions regarding alternative procedures when information is not given.

Required Education/Licenses:

• Bachelor of Science, in Civil Engineering is required.
• Certified Engineer-in-Training

Required Experience:

• 4+ years of post-graduate experience or master’s degree and 1-3 years of post-master’s experience.
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to build strong relationships

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