Project Engineer - Transportation (Roadway)

LJA; Florida; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO and holidays

Comprehensive health/dental benefits

Parental leave and family support

Tuition reimbursement and in-house L&D

Volunteer days and community impact

Job summary

LJA Transportation is seeking a Project Engineer in Florida to design and detail transportation projects and serve as Engineer of Record on assigned initiatives. You will work across FDOT, county, and local municipal projects, supporting day-to-day operations and business development while mentoring junior staff.

Ideal candidates hold a Florida PE license and a BS in Civil Engineering, with experience in MicroStation ORD and large-scale FDOT programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering (or similar).
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Florida.
• Experience with MicroStation ORD and large FDOT projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Produce technical and engineering design plans and serve as EOR on projects.
• Manage roadway design projects for FDOT, counties and local municipalities.
• Assist with day-to-day operations including business development and project management responsibilities.
• Mentor direct reports and convey knowledge to others.
• Collaborate with teams and participate in team lunches and social activities.

Skills

Project management

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation ORD

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 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 Transportation, you will be responsible for producing technical and engineering design plans, and serving as EOR on projects.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Performs transportation analysis, and design
• Determines feasibility of projects based on analysis of collected data
• Responsible for performance to scope, schedule and budget
• Responsible for performance of project staff
• Manage roadway design projects for FDOT, counties and local municipalities
• Assist with day to day operations including business development activities and project management responsibilities
• Mentoring direct reports, and conveying knowledge to others
• Team lunches/breakfasts and social activities.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science Degree, Civil Engineering (or similar)
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in Florida

IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE:

• Experience with MicroStation ORD
• Experience with Large Scale FDOT Projects
• Advanced skills in specialized software programs
• Technical Training Experience
• Proven experience in handling multiple tasks and deadlines

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.

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.