Junior Civil Engineer – Land Development, Employee-Owned

LJA Engineering; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Health, dental, and pets

Mental health support

Maternity & parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Volunteer days

Professional development

Internal mobility

Fun culture

Job summary

LJA Land Development in Houston, TX is seeking a Graduate Engineer II to begin an entry‑level engineering career under supervision. You will perform routine tasks, design components, and support calculations for site development projects.

The role emphasizes hands‑on experience, mentoring from experienced engineers, and a path toward licensure with EIT. Strong communication and relationship skills help you collaborate with clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• EIT license required.
• 2 years of experience in Land Development.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Design 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.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to build strong relationships

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Job description

LJA Land Development in Houston, TX is seeking a Graduate Engineer II to begin an entry‑level engineering career under supervision. You will perform routine tasks, design components, and support calculations for site development projects.

The role emphasizes hands‑on experience, mentoring from experienced engineers, and a path toward licensure with EIT. Strong communication and relationship skills help you collaborate with clients and internal teams.