Graduate Engineer - Land Development (AutoCAD Civil3D)

LJA; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Options

Generous Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

Family Support

Education Support

Referral Bonuses

Community Impact

Professional Development

Career Growth

Fun Culture

Job summary

LJA is seeking a Graduate Engineer to support land development projects using AutoCAD Civil3D, Bluebeam, and standard office tools. You will assist with design calculations, cost opinions, exhibits, and construction plans for diverse clients while joining an employee-owned culture that values collaboration and growth.

Expect mentorship from experienced engineers, hands-on learning, and opportunities to expand your engineering toolbox in a dynamic, client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from ABET-accredited university (Civil Engineering preferred).
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bluebeam, and water resources software (HEC-RAS & HEC-HMS).
• FE Exam passed and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with technical experts, peers, and support roles to perform design calculations, prepare equipment or material specifications, and generate technical drawings and exhibits.
• Expand your engineering toolbox and vocabulary to add knowledge of advanced techniques, applied theory, industry concepts, and best practices.
• Assignments require investigation of a limited number of variables; supervisory assistance is provided for unusual problems and possible solutions.
• Work in an office equipped with meeting rooms, amenities, and excellent technology.
• Investigate existing site conditions, jurisdictional criteria, and constraints to inform design iterations and direction.
• Check-ins with your manager and other engineering mentors to identify areas of excellence and growth opportunities.
• Provide information or exhibits to inform client and internal leaders in decision making related to execution or implementation of project objectives.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team mentality

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree from ABET accredited university (Civil Engineering Preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Bluebeam

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

Water Resources Software

Job description

LJA is seeking a Graduate Engineer to support land development projects using AutoCAD Civil3D, Bluebeam, and standard office tools. You will assist with design calculations, cost opinions, exhibits, and construction plans for diverse clients while joining an employee-owned culture that values collaboration and growth.

Expect mentorship from experienced engineers, hands-on learning, and opportunities to expand your engineering toolbox in a dynamic, client-focused environment.