LJA Engineering, Inc. (LJA) is a multi-disciplined engineering firm with the corporate office in Houston and offices in Beaumont, Galveston, 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.

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Current Job Postings

Position: Admin II - Land Division
Location: West Houston Office
Job Description: AD MIN II This position supports several Project Managers plus their staff. This position carries out recurring office procedures independently. Selects the guideline or reference which fits the specific case. Handles differing situations, problems, and deviations in the work of the office, according to the supervisors general instructions, priorities, duties, policies, and program goals. Supervisor may assist AdMin with special assignments. Duties include or are comparable to the following: refers calls and visitors to appropriate staff when needed, assist with incoming correspondence distribution; personally responds to requests for information concerning office procedures; determines which requests should be handled by the supervisor, appropriate staff member, or other offices; may prepare and sign routine, non-technical correspondence in own or supervisors name (at supervisors request); schedules tentative appointments; makes travel arrangements for conferences and meeting and assembles established background materials, as directed; collects information for routine inquiries or periodic reports; refers non-routine request to supervisor or staff. Incumbent usually has 4-6 years of administrative experience, and is proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
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Position: Project Manager - Houston & Austin Land Division
Location: West Houston Office & Austin Office
Job Description: Project Manager will have the responsibility for applying intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas. Uses advanced techniques, theory, precepts and practices in a specialized engineering field and related sciences and disciplines. As a Project Manager the candidate will plan, coordinate and direct a large and important engineering project or a number of smaller projects with many complex features. Project Manager may interact with Client and other consultants and must have good communication skills. QUALIFICATIONS: Licensed Professional Engineer plus land development experience in the Austin / Central Texas area.
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Position: Graduate Engineer I - Houston Land Division
Location: West Houston Office - LAND DIVISION
Job Description: This position is in the Land Division, and the candidate will work in the West Houston Office at LJA. 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: Senior Designer - Transportation
Location: West Houston Office
Job Description: GEOPAK Designer with 10+ years experience designing transportation projects (TxDOT, HCTRA, or similar) using GEOPAK and MicroStation. GEOPAK Experience should include development of horizontal alignments, vertical alignments, and cross sections, including writing of criteria for development of cross sections. GEOPAK Modeler experience is a plus.
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Position: Graduate Engineer - Transportation
Location: West Houston Office & Austin Office
Job Description: This position is in the Transportation Division, and the candidate will work in the West Houston Office at LJA. 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. Experience with Microstation, Geopak and TxDOT procedures a plus. Qualifications: Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering is required.
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Position: Graduate Engineer I - Austin Land Division
Location: Austin
Job Description: This position is in the Austin Land Division, and the candidate will work in the Austin Office at LJA. 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. Experience or familiarity with City of Austin design criteria preferred. Qualifications: Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering is required.
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Position: Graduate Engineer - Site Development
Location: West Houston Office
Job Description: 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. Candidate should be proficient in site and grading design with at least 3 years of site development experience. 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: Designer - Land Development - West Houston Office
Location: West Houston Office
Job Description: 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: CAD Tech - Land Development - West Houston Office
Location: West Houston Office
Job Description: LJA is seeking an experienced Drafter/CAD Operator to perform technical drafting support for assigned projects independently. Has a working knowledge of engineering technology in a specific field. Performs work as assigned from sketches, verbal instructions and notes; establishes and maintains schedules and offers progress reports; maintains current knowledge of design and drafting procedures in specialty field. QUALIFICATIONS: Several years of experience as a drafter with at least three (3) years of hands-on computer drafting. Has technical knowledge of CAD operations and engineering specialty discipline. Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D is a plus.
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Position: Party Chief in Survey Department
Location: West HoustonOffice and Beaumont Office
Job Description: PARTY CHIEF Organizes and maintains field survey crew efficiently in completing specific jobs. Accurately calculates and records field data. Reviews job specifications and plans field work methods and costs. QUALIFICATIONS: Extensive field and survey experience. Generally has more than 5 years of survey experience or a combination of survey experience and academic preparation. May be a Registered Professional Land Surveyor.
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Position: Instrument Technician in Survey Department
Location: West Houston Office and Beaumont Office
Job Description: INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN Maintains and operates all instruments and measuring devices needed to complete different types of survey work assignments. Operates and maintains transit, level, theodolites, H.P. distance meter, ranger, chain, electrotape and tellurometer. QUALIFICATIONS: Generally has at least 2-3 years of survey experience and/or specialized vocational training in survey technology.
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Position: Project Surveyor, RPLS
Location: West Houston Office & Beaumont Office
Job Description: This position is responsible for supervision of field operations, technical and drafting staff, deed and map research and project management. Typically would be responsible for boundary survey calculations analysis and final map checking, abstracting title data and client relations. QUALIFICATIONS: Registered Professional Land Surveyor, plus 10 years of progressive experience; at least 2 years of experience after registration.
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Position: Project Survey Technician
Location: West Houston Office & Beaumont Office
Job Description: This position is responsible for reducing field data to coordinate geometry within the office and organizes deed and right-of-way map data in preparation for drafting. Prepares metes and bounds descriptions for boundary surveying projects. Works under the direct supervision of a Registered Professional Land Surveyor. QUALIFICATIONS: Surveyor-in-Training certification by the Texas Board of Land Surveying or a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience which can also be a combination of academic and practical knowledge.
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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: Graduate Mechanical Engineer
Location: West Houston Office
Job Description: Position Summary: Design and Evaluation of Mechanical Equipment and Systems. Key Responsibilities: - Performs routine aspects of engineering requiring knowledge and application of basic engineering principles under close supervision. - Researches, develops, and designs a variety of equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for oil and gas industry. - Performs calculations and evaluations in the design of equipment and systems for industrial applications. - Evaluates the desired goal of the system and develops, designs, or selects the required equipment, piping, and structures to achieve the goal. - Will use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering task. - Meets any and all deadlines as required by project schedule - Attend educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks - Attend training to enhance skills necessary to progress career Basic Qualifications: - BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, EIT certificate required or must be able to obtain - 0-3 years experience Professional Skills/Experience: - Strong creative ability to design and develop mechanical systems - Good organizational and planning skills - Experience in oil and gas, power or other related industry a plus - Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
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Position: Mechanical/Piping Designer
Location: West Houston Office
Job Description: Position Summary: Creates mechanical, structural, and piping conceptual designs for liquid terminals and miscellaneous oil and gas infrastructure using 2-D and 3-D CAD Systems. Key Responsibilities: " Models, details, documents and verifies mechanical, structural, piping and systems. " Creates 3-D models, depicts relationship of component and parts; identifies dimensions, angles, curvatures, tolerances and materials " Ensures quality of drawings according to department and company standards " Analyzing the effect of proposed changes for proper fit and/or interference problems; recommending possible solutions or alternate construction; modifying drawings as required; may confer with engineers to resolve issues " Prepares Bills of Material relative to design documentation " Requires use of computers, proficient using 3-D CAD design; proficient using complete Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, etc.), proficient with email system, Microsoft Outlook preferred; strong creative ability to design and develop mechanical, structural and piping design " Meets any and all deadlines as required by project schedule Basic Qualifications: " Associates Degree or Technical School Training in ME, Computer Aided Design Technology or related field " 3-5 years designing and documenting mechanical, structural, piping, equipment or equivalent combination of education and experience Professional Skills/Experience: " Strong creative ability to design and develop mechanical, structural, and piping systems " Good organizational and planning skills " Experience in related industry " Working knowledge in plant piping, pipeline, or onshore oil and gas. " Familiarity with any of the following tools: MicroStation, Plant Space Design, ISOGEN, AutoCAD " Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
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Position: CAD Tech - Rail Services
Location: West Houston Office and Woodlands Office
Job Description: Experienced Drafter/CAD Technician performing technical drafting support for assigned projects independently. Has a working knowledge of engineering technology. Performs work as assigned from sketches, verbal instructions and notes; establishes and maintains schedules and offers progress reports; maintains current knowledge of design and drafting procedures in specialty field. This position is for the West Houston office with the possible opportunity to relocate to the Woodlands office. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of at least three (3) years of hands-on computer drafting. Has technical knowledge of CAD operations and engineering discipline. Must be proficient in Microstation. Experience with InRoads is required. Experience with InRail is preferred.
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Position: ARCHITECT/PLANNER/ LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
Location: West Houston & Woodlands Offices
Job Description: ARCHITECT/PLANNER/ LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Degreed Architect or Landscape Architect. Primary role project design and production for Master Planned Communities, including amenity design, construction design/documentation, residential community and urban land planning. Position requires AutoCAD proficiency, strong spatial design and analytical skills, excellent freehand and computer graphic skills, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator skills essential. Arc view (GIS) is a plus. Educational Requirements: B.S. , B.ARCH, or B.A. Landscape Architecture program.
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