LJA Engineering, Inc. (LJA) is a multi-disciplined engineering firm with the corporate office in Houston and offices in The Woodlands, Austin, and San Antonio. LJA is a Texas-based ENR ranked design firm, specializing in civil engineering, structural engineering, land planning, survey, and construction management for both private and public sector clients.

Pay equivalent to experience plus excellent benefits, including 401K and Profit Sharing Plan. Drug screen required. Motor Vehicle Record reviewed. EOE

Current Job Postings

Position: Engineer V - East Houston Office
Location: East Houston Office
Job Description: This position requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and a license in the State of Texas to practice engineering. Qualifications are a minimum of 5 years experience in the field of Public Works showing increasing responsibility in the design and preparation of construction plans and contract documents for public work projects including water, wastewater, paving and drainage facilities. Design experience for water and wastewater plants is a must. Applicant must be proficient in planning, conducting, and coordinating engineering work and must be able to provide mentoring, guidance, and direction to technical support staff.
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Position: Designer I
Location: West Houston Office - LAND DIVISION
Job Description: This position is in the Land Division. This candidate will assist the design originator and investigate data for a routine design effort by applying engineering fundamentals. The candidate will determine design criteria, drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components and refine rough sketches and notes to include material quantities and equipment specifications obtained from standard calculations and vendor catalogues. Technical adequacy of non-routine work is reviewed during progress and on completion. Routine work is reviewed on completion. Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D is a plus. Qualifications: Extensive drafting and engineering technician experience 2+years
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Position: Designer II
Location: West Houston Office - LAND DIVISION
Job Description: This position is in the Land Division. This candidate will perform non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity. Work may involve areas lacking precedent, and may coordinate the design work for a project. Performs design calculations, prepares material equipment specifications and provides preliminary sketches and notes for drawings. May, as an exception, act in a lead role over some drafters. Sometimes may be called a checker (non-supervising). Technical adequacy of work will be reviewed on completion. Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D is preferred. Qualifications: Experience and proficiency in detail design work. Generally has in excess of 5 years of progressive drafting and design experience.
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Position: Designer III
Location: West Houston Office - LAND DIVISION
Job Description: This position is in the Land Division. This position performs non-routine and complex assignments, which include responsibility for planning and conducting a complete project with diverse designs. Engineer outlines objectives, requirements and design approaches. Completed work needs overview only. This position acts in lead role over other designers and/or drafters. . Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D is preferred. Qualifications: Experience and proficiency in detail design work. Generally has 10 or more years of progressive drafting and design experience.
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Position: Graduate Engineer I
Location: West Houston Office - LAND DIVISION
Job Description: This position is in the Land Division. This candidate is a newly graduated Engineer-in-Training. The candidate will perform a variety of routine tasks, which provide familiarity with the programs, staff and operating procedures of the company. The candidate will be involved with design calculations, plan preparation, specifications and quantity take-offs. This candidate will have up to one year of experience. Qualifications: Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering is required.
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Position: Graduate Engineer II
Location: West Houston Office - LAND DIVISION
Job Description: This position is in the Land Division. This entry-level position will perform engineering work including developmental assignments involving the application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out routine engineering tasks under close supervision. The candidate will apply prescribed methods to complete limited and specific portions of the broader assignment of an experienced engineer, adjusts and correlates data, recognizes discrepancies in results and follows operations through a series of related detailed steps or processes. Candidate may exercise limited judgment in making preliminary method selections and the adoption of alternatives. This candidate will be involved with plan preparation, design calculations and specification preparation. Qualifications: Bachelor of Science Degree, Civil Engineering and less than 2 years of post-graduate experience, or Masters Degree and not more than 1 years of post-Masters experience. Candidate may be a certified Engineer-in-Training.
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Position: Graduate Engineer III
Location: West Houston Office - LAND DIVISION
Job Description: This position is in the Land Division. This position requires an individual who can independently perform engineering assignments with clear and specified objectives, which involve conventional types of plans, surveys, investigations structures or equipment. Work is reviewed for the application of sound professional judgment. Design engineer must be responsible for designing and/or overseeing design of specific system components for the overall design effort. Candidate must be capable of performing design calculations, preparing equipment or material specifications, and provides direction to technical support personnel. Assignments require the investigation of a limited number of variables; supervisory assistance is provided on unusual problems and possible solutions. Qualifications: Bachelor of Science Degree, Civil Engineering and 2-4 years of post-graduate experience, certified Engineer-in-Training but not yet a Licensed Professional Engineer.
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Position: Graduate Engineer - Water/Wastewater
Location: West Houston Office
Job Description: Graduate Engineer - Design water and wastewater treatment systems, lift stations and storm water pump stations using Auto CADD & MIcroStation. Specific responsibilities include preparation of design drawings, technical specifications, reports and estimates. Requirements: Masters in Civil/Environmental Engineering and EIT Certification. Mail resumes to LJA Engineering, Inc., Attn: Libby Fransen, 2929 Briarpark Drive, #600, Houston, TX 77042.
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