Project Engineer - Land Development

LJA Engineering; Temple Terrace (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading engineering firm as a Project Engineer in Land Development. You'll be responsible for civil engineering support on diverse projects, enhancing your skills in a supportive environment. Collaborate with a motivated team and lead exciting projects in a culture of camaraderie and growth.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Optional Flexible Work Schedule

Paid time off and holidays

Health, dental and vision plans

Paid maternity and parental leave

Education and tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus program

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in land development projects.
• Professional Engineering license required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare civil engineering design for various land development projects.
• Analyze technical information and perform engineering calculations.
• Provide leadership for engineering interns and technicians.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

Microsoft Office

WaterCAD

SewerCAD

StormCAD

ICPR

HEC-RAS

Job description

PROJECT ENGINEER – LAND DEVELOPMENT

ELEVATE YOUR CAREER WITH US

McIntosh Associates, an LJA Company, is seeking a dedicated Project Engineer for our Land Development team. This role is designed to help you achieve your full career potential by enhancing your professional development, excelling in your strengths, and fostering growth in new areas. You'll have the opportunity to lead projects that align with your interests, drive, and skills. Our team is highly motivated, enthusiastic about learning, and ready to take responsibility for projects. At McIntosh/LJA, you'll experience a culture of camaraderie, teamwork, and inclusivity, where you'll be part of something bigger. We maintain a supportive and encouraging environment, promoting mutual support and growth.

OPPORTUNITY AWAITS

At McIntosh/LJA, you will find the best of both worlds. McIntosh brings over 60 years of experience in engineering, planning, and surveying in Central Florida, offering opportunities to work on exciting projects for renowned regional brands. LJA complements this with its expertise across eight major market sectors, with over 60 office locations in nine states, providing numerous opportunities for professional development and growth. Our organizational structure is designed to empower you and facilitate a smoother path to successful project completion.

SUMMARY

The successful candidate for this position will be responsible for providing civil engineering support for a wide variety of land development projects including residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, resort, recreation, infrastructure, and attraction.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE

Our exciting and entrepreneurial culture will require you to think creatively, solve problems and meet the needs of our clients daily. A typical day might include the following:

• Preparing and overseeing civil engineering design for site geometry, grading, drainage, roadway, water distribution, wastewater collection/transmission, parks and other civil improvements.
• Preparing and overseeing development of design drawings, technical specifications, reports, cost estimates and other project deliverables.
• Analyzing technical information, performing engineering calculations, and advancing design concepts into effective and financially feasible engineering designs.
• Authoring technical reports such as due diligence reports, feasibility reports, design reports, and technical memoranda.
• Providing technical support throughout all project stages from request for proposal through final design and construction.
• Serving as Engineer of Record for various projects and/or project tasks.
• Preparing and participating in client meetings and presentations.
• Providing leadership and guidance for engineering interns and technicians.

“MUST HAVE” QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related engineering field.
• Professional Engineering license.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in planning, design and permitting of land development projects.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Highly organized with good time management skills.
• Experience in the use of AutoCAD Civil3D.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, WaterCAD, SewerCAD, StormCAD, ICPR, HEC-RAS and other engineering design software.

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE

• Experience with MicroStation ORD.

• Previous work experience in an AEC related firm.
• FDOT Advanced MOT Certification.

OWN YOUR FUTURE AT LJA

As a 100% employee-owned company, LJA Engineering, Inc. promotes an entrepreneurial spirit that helps drive the bottom line and the long-term professional and financial success of our employees. With more than 60 office locations, and over 2,000 employee-owners, LJA is growing and looking for talented people to join our team and grow their futures with us.

LJA is consistently ranked as a #1 Top Workplace and recognized as one of the Top Firms in the industry. We offer exceptional benefits that promote the health and financial security of our employee-owners and their families. A few of our benefits include:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Optional Flexible Work Schedule
• Paid time off and holidays (including an office closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day)
• Health, dental and vision plans with options
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Education and tuition reimbursement programs
• Referral bonus program

Learn more at www.lja.com

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