Sr. Structural Engineer - Transportation

LJA; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LJA offers an exciting opportunity for a Senior Structural Engineer in Fort Worth, Texas. Join a 100% employee-owned company where you will lead project teams, manage schedules and budgets, and contribute to a culture of camaraderie and inclusivity. With opportunities for professional growth and exceptional benefits, this role is ideal for those looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Optional Flexible Work Schedule

Paid time off and holidays

Health, dental and vision plans

Education and tuition reimbursement programs

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience handling multiple deadlines and budgets.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of a Project Structural Design Team.
• Managing projects of appropriate size and schedules.
• Assists with staff recruitment and development of proposals.

Skills

Effective communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree, Civil Engineering

Job description

TRANSPORTATION SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

WHY EXPAND YOUR CAREER HERE?

LJA is offering an enticing opportunity for a Senior Structural Engineer role, that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities, facilitating seamless pathways to project success. The key element is the diverse, effective, and dedicated personnel that you will work with daily. The entire LJA team takes ownership of our projects through the original concept to the final ribbon cutting. Your career will continually progress, and you will be featured as a subject matter expert in the Structural Field.

WHAT LJA OFFERS THAT IS DIFFERENT FROM THE REST

At LJA, you’ll experience a culture of camaraderie, teamwork, and inclusivity, where you'll be part of something bigger. The culture is sustained by a team that promotes mutual support and encouragement. Your greatest asset, outside of your own personal skills, and that of your teams, will be the support system you have with the leadership throughout the organization. Our employee-owners love where they work, and we’re looking for leaders that get the most of their team, and do so through mutual respect and celebrating success with them.

OPPORTUNITY ABOUNDS!

Our extensive client base provides a wide spectrum of projects, each offering a unique set of challenges and opportunities. You’ll have a network of leadership to assist in your pursuit of work:

• A full marketing department with talent specific to transportation
• In-house training team with eclectic classes available to any employee-owner
• Access to LJA’s relationships throughout all of Texas to secure new opportunities
• A peer group that believes in having fun, making money, making a difference.

Imagine starting each day with a genuine eagerness to collaborate and contribute within a stimulating professional environment!

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:

• Oversight of a Project Structural Design Team.
• Managing projects of appropriate size
• Managing schedules and financials.
• Pre-selling a future project
• Balancing resources with Operations Manager or Engineering Director
• Rewarding your team
• Assists with staff recruitment
• Assists in the development of proposals and pursuit of work

“MUST HAVE” QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science Degree, Civil Engineering
• Program Management
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer
• Proven project management experience and handling multiple deadlines and budgets
• Effective communication skills to engage with clients, agencies, stakeholders, and employees fostering strong relationships

“BONUS IF YOU HAVE”

• Track record of winning TxDOT work
• Track record of County and Municipal wins
• Previous work experience in an AEC related firm
• LGPP 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 55 office locations, and nearly 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
• Company sponsored volunteer and philanthropy opportunities
• Memberships to professional organizations
• Career path discussions with your manager and/or group leadership

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