Graduate Engineer - Transportation

Position: Graduate Engineer I - Transportation

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.

Our Difference

• Employee‑owned and 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 while creating impact

Position Overview:

Graduate Engineer – Transportation

As a Graduate Engineer at LJA Transportation you will use AutoCAD Civil3D, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office and other design and production software to provide design, production, and project administrative support in the delivery of feasibilities, opinions of probable cost, studies, exhibits, construction plans, takeoffs, bid packages, models, and development support tasks for an extensive list of public and private clients.

Typical Day

• Collaborate with technical experts, peers, and support roles to perform design calculations, prepare equipment or material specifications, and generate technical drawings and exhibits.
• Expand your engineering toolbox and vocabulary to add knowledge of advanced techniques, applied theory, industry concepts, and best practices.
• Investigate a limited number of variables; supervisory assistance is provided on unusual problems and possible solutions.
• Work in an office equipped with meeting rooms, amenities, and excellent technology.
• Investigate existing site conditions, jurisdictional criteria, and constraints to inform design iterations and direction.
• Check‑ins with your manager and other engineering mentors to identify areas of excellence and growth opportunities.
• Provide information or exhibits to inform client and internal leaders in decision making related to the execution or implementation of project objectives.

Required Education / Licenses / Certifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree from an ABET accredited university (Civil Engineering preferred).

Ideal Additional Experience

• Experience with AutoCAD Civil3D.
• Previous work experience in the engineering industry.
• Experience with Bluebeam and Water Resources Software (HEC‑RAS & HEC‑HMS).
• Passed the FE Exam.
• Strong communication skills.
• Team mentality.

Benefits & Perks

• Flexible Work Options:
  Schedules to help you balance life and work.
• 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.

Agency Information

To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: LJA Engineering, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered LJA's property. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting LJA's Human Resources Talent Department.

Employment Details

• Seniority level:
  Internship
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Civil Engineering

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