What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Engineer - Transportation position at LJA?
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:
A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:
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 (and growing), we’re building something big! We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here.
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
A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:
- Performing design calculations, preparing plans, and developing design documents for clients such as MUDs, LIDs, TxDOT, and other governmental private entities.
- Design of concrete and steel civil structures such as retaining walls, lift stations, stormwater pump stations, wastewater treatment plants, levee & related infrastructure improvements.
- Interacting with task leaders, multi-discipline team members, clients, and other consultants.
- Provide structural support for other LJA sectors such as Land Development, Rail, H&H, and Energy.
- Exercising judgment in independently evaluating, selecting, and adapting standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
- Mentoring direct reports, and conveying knowledge to others
- Team lunches/breakfasts and social activities
- Bachelor of Science Degree, Civil Engineering
- Licensed as a Professional Engineer
- Effective communication skills to engage with other employee-owners
- Experience with structural governing codes and specifications such as AASHTO LRFD, ACI, AISC, or IBC.
- Master of Science Degree in Structural Engineering
- Experience with Large Scale TxDOT or Public Works projects
- Familiarity with ACI 350 design methodology
- Advanced skills in specialized structural design or analysis software programs
- Technical Training Experience
- TxDOT Pre-certifications
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 (and growing), we’re building something big! We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here.
- 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.