Graduate Engineer III - Land Development

LJA Engineering, Inc.; Katy (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

Education Support

Employee ownership

Job summary

LJA Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Graduate Engineer III in Land Development at our Katy, TX location. The role involves entry-level professional engineering work, with developmental assignments under close supervision to apply standard techniques and criteria.

You will design components, perform calculations, and coordinate with internal clients. A BS in Civil Engineering and strong relationship-building ability are required, with multiple paths for career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering is required.
• 4+ years of post-graduate experience or master's degree and 1-3 years of post-master's experience.
• Ideally, you should also have the ability to build strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Design specific system components for the overall design effort.
• Perform design calculations and prepare equipment/material specifications.
• Provide direction to technical support or drafting personnel.
• Investigate variables with supervisory assistance for unusual problems and solutions.

Skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Job description

Graduate Engineer III - Land Development

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: GRADU008045

• Posted : July 10, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Katy, TX 77449, USA

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 III at LJA Land Development, you will be responsible for 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.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

• 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.
• Make basic decisions regarding alternative procedures when information is not given.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering is required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4+ years of post-graduate experience or master's degree and 1-3 years of post-master's experience

IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE:

• Ability to build strong relationships

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.

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