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Project Engineer - Utilities

Project Engineer - Utilities

LJASan Antonio, TX, US
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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.

What Makes LJA Different

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 Transportation , you will be responsible for overseeing PS&E design and construction for water, wastewater, and roadway projects, while also preparing schematics and project documents for TxDOT and local agencies. The position will support program management efforts across all phases of project development and manage both internal teams and external consultants to ensure successful delivery of design, permitting, scheduling, and construction activities.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE

  • Lead PS&E design and provide construction oversight for water and wastewater projects, including pipelines, treatment plants, distribution systems, sanitary sewer systems, lift stations, and discharge permits.
  • Develop schematics and produce complete Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) for TxDOT and local government roadway and highway projects.
  • Collaborate with leadership to deliver GEC / Program Management support for multiple agencies and TxDOT through all phases of project development.
  • Manage and direct internal teams and external consultants on programming, funding, environmental document review, design and design reviews, cost estimating, scheduling, construction oversight, right-of-way, utilities, and long-term operations and maintenance.
  • REQUIRED EDUCATION / LICENSE / CERTIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor of Science Degree, Civil Engineering
  • Licensed as a Professional Engineer (Recently passing the PE Exam will be considered)
  • REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • A TEAM first attitude with a commitment to leading a team with Integrity, Responsibility, and Perseverance
  • 4+ years of experience with MicroStation, AutoCAD, MS Office, and / or Geopak (or Open Roads)
  • Some experience handling multiple deadlines.
  • Effective communication skills to engage with upper management and engineering staff.
  • Ability to adapt quickly to changing work assignments and project needs, often on short notice.
  • An open mind to alternative methods from what you have previously been taught
  • IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE

  • Previous work experiences in a management capacity
  • Experience with utility design (Electric, Gas, Drainage, Water, Wastewater)
  • Experience with water distribution systems, treatment plants, sanitary sewer collection systems, lift stations.
  • Experience with ArcGIS, AutoCAD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, StormCAD, SAWS CPMS, CIVCAST, COSA PrimeLink
  • Experience with TxRRC, TCEQ, FEMA, USACE, TXDOT and Municipal permitting requirements.
  • LEVEL UP WITH LJA

    At LJA, we're 100% employee-owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long-term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee-owners, we're building something big! We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here.

  • 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.
  • 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.

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