Graduate Engineer III - Land Development

LJA Engineering; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LJA Engineering, a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking a Graduate Engineer to perform entry-level engineering tasks, including design calculations and assisting senior engineers. The role requires a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and offers a team-based environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Certified Engineer-in-Training necessary.
• 4+ years of experience or Master's degree with 1-3 years.

Responsibilities

• Designs specific system components for design effort.
• Performs design calculations and prepares specifications.
• Coordinates with internal clients to gather necessary information.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to build strong relationships

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Certified Engineer-in-Training

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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