Project Engineer - Land Development

LJA; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Health, dental, and pets

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Volunteer days

Professional development memberships

Internal mobility

Fun culture

Job summary

LJA Land Development is seeking a Project Engineer to lead site development and permitting for national brands across multiple jurisdictions. We are an employee-owned firm where teamwork, growth, and hands-on experience are central to our approach.

You will manage projects from due diligence through construction, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to drive successful developments nationwide. Our culture emphasizes continuous learning, client focus, and delivering high-impact results.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills required.
• High level of grading and drainage experience.
• Technical engineer with experience in conceptual site design, stormwater design & regulations.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates engineering work.
• May work as an Assistant Project Manager or Assistant Project Engineer.
• Supervision of junior engineers or technicians as needed.
• Exercise judgment in evaluation and modification of standard techniques.
• Determine additional information needed from internal clients and coordinate with LJA.
• Make basic decisions on alternative procedures when information is lacking.

Skills

Strong communication

Drainage experience

Conceptual site design

Stormwater regulations

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer

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

At LJA, our employee‑owners take pride in their work and their workplace. We’re guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration and a shared vision of success. Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:

• 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:

As a Project Engineer at LJA Land Development, you will be responsible for leading site development and permitting efforts for nationally recognized retail, restaurant, convenience store, and commercial brands. This role offers the opportunity to manage projects from due diligence through construction, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and drive successful developments across multiple jurisdictions nationwide.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates engineering work involving conventional engineering practices but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements.
• May work as an Assistant Project Manager or Assistant Project Engineer.
• Supervision of less experienced engineers or technical support personnel is exercised on an assignment basis and is not an ongoing substantial component at this level.
• Exercises judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• 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.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 6+ years of post‑graduate experience
• Strong communication skills
• High level of grading and drainage experience.
• Technical Engineer with high level of experience in conceptual site design, stormwater design & regulations.
• Ability to build strong relationships

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.

• 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.