Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater

LJA•Dallas, TX

16h

About The Position

As a Project Engineer at LJA Land Development, you will serve as a fully competent engineer responsible for applying conventional engineering principles to water and wastewater plant design. This role involves design calculations, plan and specification preparation, agency coordination, and supporting projects ranging from defined scopes to major phases of larger, more complex efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required
Registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer
Minimum of 5 years of post-graduate engineering experience
Experience with water and wastewater plant design
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Experience exercising independent judgment in engineering design and problem solving

Nice To Haves

Water distribution modeling experience
Previous project management experience
Familiarity with North Texas

Responsibilities

Planning and designing municipal wastewater treatment and water treatment and distribution systems
Developing calculations, plans, specifications, and supporting documentation for water and wastewater facilities
Conceptualizing the initial design approach for a major phase of a large project or leading engineering work for projects of limited scope
Coordinating with internal clients to gather required information and ensure project alignment
Scheduling and coordinating engineering tasks while addressing complex or conflicting design requirements
Exercising independent judgment to adapt and modify standard engineering techniques and procedures
Providing supervision and mentoring to less experienced engineers and technical support staff
Supporting project management efforts and contributing to successful project delivery

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
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.