Water/Wastewater Project Engineer - Employee-Owned Growth

LJA Engineering, Inc.

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays
Health, dental, and pets benefits
Maternity and parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Referral bonuses
Volunteer days
Professional memberships
Internal mobility
Social events

Job summary

LJA Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to apply conventional engineering principles to water and wastewater plant design in North Texas.

You will perform design calculations, prepare plans and specifications, coordinate with agencies, and support projects ranging from defined scopes to major efforts. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s Degree, a PE license, at least 5 years of experience, and strong communication and relationship-building skills to collaborate with internal and

Qualifications

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Experience exercising independent judgment in engineering design and problem solving.
  • Experience with water and wastewater plant design.
  • Minimum 5 years of post‑graduate engineering experience.

Responsibilities

  • Apply engineering principles to water and wastewater plant design.
  • Carry out design calculations, prepare plans/specifications, and coordinate with agencies.
  • Lead and mentor junior staff and support project management efforts.

Skills

Strong communication
Relationship building
Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Job description

LJA Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to apply conventional engineering principles to water and wastewater plant design in North Texas.

You will perform design calculations, prepare plans and specifications, coordinate with agencies, and support projects ranging from defined scopes to major efforts. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s Degree, a PE license, at least 5 years of experience, and strong communication and relationship-building skills to collaborate with internal and

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