Structural Engineer

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER TRAJECTORY AT LJA
LJA is offering a Civil-Structural Engineer role where you can apply and share your proficient skills, broaden your knowledge and skillset, and develop efficient procedures and quality processes to improve performance. The structure of our organization is designed to assist you in maximizing your abilities. The employee-owners you'll collaborate with, supervise, train, and celebrate success alongside are motivated individuals who take ownership in their work. Your career will continually progress on a technical path towards a designation as a subject matter expert.

At LJA, you'll experience a culture of camaraderie, teamwork, and inclusivity, where you'll be part of something bigger. The culture is sustained by a team of individuals who promote mutual support and encouragement, fostering an environment conducive to achieving personal excellence. Within our diverse office environments, you'll encounter like-minded peers who are all aligned in the pursuit of shared goals.

OPPORTUNITY ABOUNDS
Our extensive client base provides a wide spectrum of projects, each offering a unique set of challenges and opportunities. Whether you thrive in solving intricate mathematical problems, excel in generating innovative solutions, or possess strong interpersonal skills, there's a place for you to shine. You'll receive team support, access to cutting-edge technologies, guidance from industry leaders and the ability to share knowledge with subject matter experts to achieve your goals.

Imagine starting each day with a genuine eagerness to collaborate and contribute within a stimulating professional environment

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE
Our exciting and entrepreneurial culture will encourage you to think creatively, solve problems and meet the needs of our clients daily. A typical day might include the following:

• 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

"must Have" Qualifications

• 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.

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE

• 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

OWN YOUR FUTURE AT LJA
As a 100% employee-owned company, LJA Engineering, Inc. promotes an entrepreneurial spirit that helps drive the bottom line and the long-term professional and financial success of our employees. With more than 55 office locations, and nearly 2,000 employee-owners, LJA is growing and looking for talented people to join our team and grow their futures with us.

LJA is consistently ranked as a #1 Top Workplace and recognized as one of the Top Firms in the industry. We offer exceptional benefits that promote the health and financial security of our employee-owners and their families. A few of our benefits include:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Optional Flexible Work Schedule
• Paid time off and holidays (including an office closure between Christmas and New Year's Day)
• Health, dental and vision plans with options
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Education and tuition reimbursement programs
• Referral bonus program
• Company sponsored volunteer and philanthropy opportunities
• Memberships to professional organizations
• Career path discussions with your manager and/or group leadership

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