Graduate Engineer I - Public Works

LJA • Katy, TX

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About The Position

As a Graduate Engineer in LJA Public Works, you will perform entry-level professional engineering work under close supervision. Assignments involve applying standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to routine engineering tasks. The role includes water and wastewater utility design calculations, plan preparation, specifications, and quantity take-offs.

You will contribute to projects by completing limited portions of broader assignments, communicating with supervisors, adjusting and correlating data, identifying discrepancies, and following detailed processes. The role requires limited judgment when selecting preliminary methods and alternatives, and includes working as part of a team to support successful project delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• At least 1 year of experience, including college classes in water and wastewater treatment plant design.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to build strong relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using AutoCAD for detailed civil design of land development water and wastewater facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide entry-level engineering work under the close supervision of a licensed engineer.
• Apply prescribed methods to complete limited portions of assignments led by experienced engineers.
• Perform water and wastewater utility design calculations, prepare plans and specifications, and complete quantity take-offs.
• Communicate with supervisors to ensure instructions are understood clearly.
• Contribute to project success as part of a team, with the goal of completing projects ahead of schedule and under budget.
• Adjust and correlate data.
• Recognize discrepancies in results and follow operations through related detailed steps or processes.
• Exercise limited judgment in preliminary method selection and adoption of alternatives.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Multiple health and dental plan options.
• Pet benefits.
• Mental health support.
• Paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses.
• Referral bonuses.
• Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Memberships to industry organizations.
• Internal mobility and career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level