Project Engineer - Land Development

Project Engineer - Land Development

Location:

Vero Beach, FL | Salary: $-$ | Full‑time | Mid‑Senior Level

LJA is seeking a talented Project Engineer to join our Land Development team. As a key contributor, you will drive the engineering work from initial design through execution on large-scale infrastructure projects.

LJA offers an exciting opportunity that lets you reach your full career potential. Our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while providing the benefits of being an employee‑owner. You will gain hands‑on experience, exposure to a broad range of clients, and collaboration with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders.

• 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 while creating impact

As a Project Engineer at LJA Land Development, you will conceptualize the initial design approach for a major phase of a large project or take overall responsibility for engineering work on a project of limited scope.

• Plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates engineering work involving conventional engineering practices but may include complex features such as conflicting design requirements.
• May work as an Assistant Project Manager or Assistant Project Engineer.
• Supervision of less experienced engineers or technical support personnel is exercised on an assignment basis and is not an ongoing substantial component at this level.
• Exercises judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Determines additional information that is needed from internal clients and coordinates them directly with LJA.
• Makes basic decisions regarding alternative procedures when information is not given.

• Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer

• 5+ years of post‑graduate experience
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to build strong relationships

• 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.

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.

Mid‑Senior Level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Civil Engineering