Project Engineer - Civil Engineering

LJA; Griffin (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Office closure between Christmas and N

Health insurance

Dental

Pet insurance

Maternity leave

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

In-house courses

Referral bonuses

Professional development memberships

Career growth

Fun culture

Job summary

LJA Transportation is seeking a Project Engineer to design calculations, prepare plans, and develop schematic designs for local government, commercial, and industrial projects. You will collaborate with team members, clients and consultants, applying advanced engineering principles in a supportive, team‑oriented culture.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and the ability to adapt to project needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (Georgia preferred)
• 5+ years of experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

• Design calculations and prepare plans for local government, commercial, and industrial projects.
• Develop schematic designs and apply advanced engineering principles.
• Mentor direct reports and collaborate with clients and consultants.
• Direct design efforts and adapt standard techniques to project needs.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Adaptable to changes

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (GA) license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

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

• 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

Project Engineer at LJA Transportation you will be responsible for design calculations, preparing plans and developing schematic designs for local government, commercial and industrial projects while collaborating with team members, clients and consultants. You’ll apply advanced engineering principles and exercise independent judgment - all while enjoying a supportive, team‑oriented culture.

A Typical Day Might Include

• Performing design calculations, preparing plans and directing schematic designs for, but not limited to, local government, commercial and industrial projects.
• Using advanced techniques, theory, precepts and practices.
• Interacting with task leaders, team members, clients and other consultants.
• Exercising judgment in independently evaluating, selecting and adapting standard techniques, procedures and criteria.
• Mentoring direct reports and conveying knowledge to others.
• Performing other duties as assigned to support project needs.

Required Education / License / Certifications

• Bachelor of Science degree, Civil Engineering
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer (Georgia preferred as starting point)

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Technical knowledge of CAD operations and engineering specialty discipline
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with coworkers
• Must be adaptable to changes in work assignments as project needs evolve.

Ideally, You Should Also Have

• Experience and relationships with various GA cities and other agencies
• Advanced skills in specialized software programs
• Technical Training Experience

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.
• 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 family picnic, etc.

To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: LJA Engineering, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered LJA's property. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting LJA's Human Resources Talent Department.