Graduate Engineer III - Land Development

LJA•Coral Gables, FL

12h

About The Position

POSITION OVERVIEW: As a Graduate Engineer III at LJA Land Development, you will be responsible for entry-level professional engineering work including developmental assignments involving the application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out routine engineering tasks under close supervision.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science, in Civil Engineering is required.
Certified Engineer-in-Training
4+ years of post-graduate experience or master’s degree and 1-3 years of post-master’s experience.
Perform civil engineering plans preparation in water and wastewater distribution and conveyance infrastructure, focused on site design project components including site layout, infrastructure piping, roadways, paving, grading, drainage, and stormwater infrastructure.
Reviews of contractor submittals for conformance with contract plans and specifications, and evaluate requests for information as part of engineering services during construction.
Strong communication skills
Ability to build strong relationships

Nice To Haves

Possess drainage design experience is preferred; Cascade 2001 and/or ICPR Version 4 is preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for designing specific system components for the overall design effort.
Performs design calculations, prepares equipment or material specifications, and provides direction to technical support or drafting personnel.
Assignments require the investigation of a limited number of variables; supervisory assistance is provided on unusual problems and possible solutions.
Have experience in developing working drawings for civil site plans (layout, plan and profile, grading, drainage, and paving).
Have experience with the planning and design of facility layout and site design projects.
Possess drainage design experience is preferred; Cascade 2001 and/or ICPR Version 4 is preferred.
Possess strong working knowledge of AutoCAD.
Determines additional information that is needed from internal clients and coordinates them directly with LJA.
Makes basic decisions regarding alternative procedures when information is not given.
Applied 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.
May exercise limited judgment in making preliminary method selections and the adoption of alternatives.
Determines additional information that is needed from internal clients and coordinates them directly with LJA.
Makes basic decisions regarding alternative procedures when information is not given.

Benefits

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
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.