Sr. 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.

• 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

Sr. Project Engineer at LJA Energy will play a key technical and leadership 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.

You will mentor and guide 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 leadership 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.
• Mentoring and guiding junior engineers and designers, 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:
  • 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…