Project Engineer - Electrical

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.

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 Energy
, you will play a key technical role in the design and execution of Electrical, Instrumentation, and Control (EIC) system projects across the Midstream Oil & Gas and Public Works sectors. Typical projects include metering and compressor stations, pipeline interconnections, oil and chemical pump stations, fuel storage and transfer facilities, product loading terminals, water and wastewater treatment plants, lift and booster pump stations, groundwater storage facilities, highway and area lighting systems, standby generator systems, switch gear, and motor control center (MCC) installations.

In this role, you will work with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, designers, and CAD staff to ensure that all design packages meet client expectations, budget targets, and regulatory standards. You will oversee the preparation and review of electrical design drawings, control schematics, and technical specifications, ensuring compliance with NEC, IEEE, NFPA, API, ISA, and other applicable codes and standards.

The position requires close coordination with clients, contractors, and internal project managers to deliver high-quality engineering solutions that align with project scope, schedule, and budget. You will also provide technical direction for power distribution systems, control system architecture, SCADA integration, and protective device coordination while supporting proposal development, cost estimation, and business development initiatives to advance LJA Energy’s continued growth and technical excellence.

• Providing technical expertise in the design and development of Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) systems for multiple small to medium-scale projects, ensuring compliance with National Electrical Code (NEC) and industry standards.
• Managing workflows, task assignments, and promoting professional growth across E&I projects in both midstream and public works sectors.
• Preparing and reviewing detailed engineering calculations, drawings, and design documentation including:
  
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  • Utility service connections and standby power generation systems
  • Motor Control Centers (MCCs) and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
  • Conduit and cable schedules
  • Electrical systems including lighting, instrumentation, PLC/RTU control, monitoring, and communications
  • Low to medium voltage systems and related E&I documentation
• Overseeing the complete project execution process, from conceptual and detailed design through construction support, covering submittal reviews, RFI responses, change order coordination, and client interaction.
• Supporting the bidding and contractor selection process, ensuring alignment with project technical requirements and objectives.
• Identifying and resolving technical, scheduling, and budget challenges through proactive coordination with project managers, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Assisting in proposal preparation and engineering service estimates, including defining deliverables, labor hour projections, and construction cost estimates.
• Ensuring quality assurance by reviewing all design deliverables for NEC compliance, constructability, and safety-focused design.
• Leading small multidisciplinary engineering teams on multiple concurrent projects, providing technical direction, coordination, and quality oversight.
• Performing power system studies and analyses using tools such as ETAP and SKM Power Tools to support load flow, short circuit, and protective device coordination studies.
• Serving as a technical point of contact, effectively communicating with clients, contractors, and internal teams to maintain alignment and transparency…