Project Engineer - Land Development

LJA Engineering, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer days

Career development

Employee ownership

Job summary

LJA Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer in Land Development to concept and design civil projects and coordinate multiple phases. You will work with experienced engineers and managers to deliver high-quality, client-focused solutions.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in civil engineering, 5+ years of post-graduate experience, and strong communication skills. A PE license or active application is preferred as you support a growing client base and multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering required.
• Registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or application submitted.
• 5+ years of post-graduate civil engineering experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, and coordinate civil engineering projects from small to large scale.
• Serve as a technical contributor applying engineering judgment across project phases.
• Collaborate with project managers and other engineers to meet client needs.
• Supervise less experienced engineers or technical staff as needed.
• Exercise independent judgment to select and adapt standard techniques.

Skills

5+ years civil engineering

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Client relationship building

Project coordination

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

PE license or license application

Job description

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.

Overview

As a Project Engineer at LJA Land Development, you will be responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and coordinating civil engineering projects ranging from small to large-scale developments. You will serve as a key technical contributor, applying sound engineering judgment and managing multiple project phases. This position provides an opportunity to work collaboratively with experienced engineers and project managers while supporting LJA’s commitment to high-quality, client-focused design solutions.

A Typical Day Might Include

• Conceptualizing the initial design approach for a major phase of a large project, or taking overall responsibility for the engineering work on a project of limited scope.
• Planning, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating engineering work involving conventional engineering practices and addressing complex design requirements.
• Supporting Project Managers by serving as an Assistant Project Manager or Assistant Project Engineer as needed.
• Supervising less experienced engineers or technical support personnel on an assignment basis.
• Exercising independent judgment in evaluating, selecting, adapting, and modifying standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Determining additional information needed from internal clients and coordinating directly with them.
• Making basic decisions regarding alternative procedures when information is incomplete or ambiguous.
• Collaborating across departments to ensure deliverables meet client expectations and company standards.

Required Education / Licenses / Certifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering required.
• Registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or application submitted and awaiting registration.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-graduate civil engineering experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and clients.

Ideally, You Should Also Have

• Experience supporting both design and project management phases of land development projects.
• Proven ability to adapt standard engineering techniques to complex project challenges.

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.

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.

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