Graduate Engineer III - Water Resources

LJA; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Health & dental

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer days

Industry memberships

Internal mobility

Team events

Job summary

LJA Land Development seeks a Graduate Engineer III to support drainage and floodplain analyses, drainage design, and review services for municipal clients across the DFW metroplex. You will collaborate with project managers and teams across land development, transportation, and planning to deliver services with hands-on hydrologic modeling experience.

Gain exposure to hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, design, and project delivery while working with experienced engineers and staff; enjoy growth

Qualifications

• Experience in hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, detention design, FEMA Letters of Map Change, and Floodplain Fill Mitigation Plans.
• Proficiency in HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, HY-8, and Flow Master.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Apply hydrologic and hydraulic principles using modeling applications.
• Conduct multiple H&H studies for land development and municipal projects.
• Review project requirements and prepare models for analysis.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and lead technical staff where appropriate.
• Coordinate with internal clients to obtain necessary project data and assist in presenting findings.
• Support project managers with scope and budget inputs.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

cliente-relations

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Master of Science in Civil Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT)

Tools

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

HY-8

Flow Master

GeoHECRAS

GeoHECHMS

CADD

ArcGIS

XPSWMM

InfoWorks ICM

ICPR4 (Stormwise)

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 III at LJA Land Development, you will be responsible for supporting drainage and floodplain analyses, drainage design, and review services for municipal clients across the DFW metroplex. You will also collaborate internally with LJA project managers to deliver these same services for our land development, transportation, and planning and landscape architecture teams. This position offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, design, and project delivery while working closely with experienced engineers and technical staff.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Applying basic hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) principles using appropriate modeling applications.
• Conducting multiple H&H studies in support of land development and municipal projects.
• Reviewing project requirements and preparing models for analysis.
• Performing hydraulic calculations and providing direction to technical support or drafting personnel.
• Investigating limited variables and receiving supervisory guidance on unusual problems or potential solutions.
• Coordinating with internal clients to obtain necessary project data.
• Making preliminary decisions regarding conceptual alternative project solutions.
• Communicating effectively with internal LJA personnel involved in projects.
• Providing input to Project Managers on project scopes and budgets.
• Assisting in preparing presentation materials for clients.
• Collaborating effectively with team members, Project Managers, Task Leads, and supervisors.
• Following direction well and demonstrating autonomy in executing assigned tasks.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field required.
• Master of Science in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field preferred.
• Certified Engineer-in-Training (EIT) required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, detention design, FEMA Letters of Map Change, and Floodplain Fill Mitigation Plans.
• Proficiency in HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, HY-8, and Flow Master.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate within a team environment.

IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE:

• Experience with GeoHECRAS, GeoHECHMS, CADD, and ArcGIS.
• Familiarity with advanced dynamic H&H modeling platforms such as XPSWMM, InfoWorks ICM, ICPR4 (Stormwise), unsteady flow, and/or 2D HEC-RAS modeling.
• Experience utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to solve engineering problems or improve workflow efficiency.

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.