Graduate Water/Wastewater Engineer - Employee-Owned Growth

LJA

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

10 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off
Comprehensive Benefits
Family Leave
Education Support
Referral Bonuses
Community Impact
Professional Development
Career Growth
Fun Culture

Job summary

LJA, an employee-owned firm, is seeking a Graduate Engineer I -W/WW in Land Development to contribute to water and wastewater plant design tasks under close supervision. You will assist with calculations, plan preparation, specifications, and quantity take-offs, gaining hands-on experience with a broad client base.

The role targets recent graduates with a Civil Engineering background and FE-Exam-ready credentials, offering mentorship, training, and growth within a collaborative office

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science Degree from ABET accredited university (Civil Engineering Preferred).
  • 0–2 years post-graduate experience in detailed civil design of land development water and wastewater facilities or Master’s +1 year.
  • FE Exam passed or eligible to take exam.

Responsibilities

  • Apply prescribed methods to complete portions of the broader assignment under supervision.
  • Adjust and correlate data to build accurate designs.
  • Recognize discrepancies and follow through with related steps and processes.
  • Exercise limited judgment in method selections and alternatives.
  • Expand your engineering toolbox with advanced techniques and industry concepts.
  • Check in with manager/mentors to identify growth opportunities.
  • Work in a well-equipped office with modern technology.

Skills

Civil design
Water/wastewater
Team collaboration
FE Exam ready

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D
Bluebeam
HEC-RAS
HEC-HMS

Job description

LJA, an employee-owned firm, is seeking a Graduate Engineer I -W/WW in Land Development to contribute to water and wastewater plant design tasks under close supervision. You will assist with calculations, plan preparation, specifications, and quantity take-offs, gaining hands-on experience with a broad client base.

The role targets recent graduates with a Civil Engineering background and FE-Exam-ready credentials, offering mentorship, training, and growth within a collaborative office

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