Graduate Engineer III - H&H

About LJA

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

Position Overview

As a Graduate Engineer III – H&H at LJA Land Development, you will be responsible for working internally with LJA project managers in our Land Development group to provide various drainage analyses and design support to our land development clients. The H&H group creates drainage studies in support of design for our diverse client base that incorporates their specific needs while providing the added benefits of optimized conservation, amenities, and effective land development plans.

A Typical Day Might Include:

• Assist in managing multiple H&H studies in support of Land Development Projects
• Proficient in reviewing project requirements to determine and prepare models for the analysis
• Performs hydraulic calculations and provides direction to technical support or drafting personnel.
• Assignments require the investigation of multiple variables; supervisory assistance is provided on unusual problems and possible solutions.
• Determines additional information that is needed from internal clients and coordinates with them through the H&H PM to obtain the needed data.
• Makes effective decisions regarding alternative procedures when information is not given.
• Communicate effectively with all internal LJA personnel involved with the project
• Assist the H&H PM in the preparation of scopes and budgets
• Assist in the preparation of presentation materials
• Assist in the preparation of drainage impact analyses, and FEMA Letters of Map Change requests

Required Education/License/Certifications:

• A Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering is required
• Certified Engineer-in-Training is recommended

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and design, FEMA Letters of Map Change, and conveyance analysis
• Proficient in HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, XP-SWMM, and GIS
• Experience in advanced H&H modeling, such as HEC-RAS Unsteady and/or 2D modeling is a plus
• Strong report writing skills

Ideally, You Should Also Have:

• Ability to build strong relationships

Level Up With LJA

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.

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Key skills/competency

• Hydrology and Hydraulics
• Civil Engineering
• Land Development
• HEC-RAS
• HEC-HMS
• XP-SWMM
• GIS
• Drainage Analysis
• FEMA Letters of Map Change
• Report Writing