Graduate Engineer I - Traffic

LJA; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering firm in Jacksonville offers a Graduate Engineer position that involves utilizing various design software to support project delivery. The role emphasizes collaboration with technical experts, continuous learning, and providing project administrative support. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and preferable experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D. The firm promotes an employee-owned culture with flexible work options and generous benefits.

Benefits

Flexible Work Options

Generous Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

Family Support

Education Support

Referral Bonuses

Community Impact

Professional Development

Career Growth

Fun Culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from ABET accredited university in Civil Engineering preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Passed the FE Exam.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with experts to perform design calculations.
• Prepare equipment or material specifications and generate technical drawings.
• Investigate existing site conditions to inform design iterations.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Team mentality

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

Water Resources Software (HEC-RAS & HEC-HMS)

Job description

Jacksonville, FL (9822) 9822 Tapestry Park Cir, Jacksonville, FL 32246, USA

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 at LJA Traffic, you will use AutoCAD Civil3D, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office and other design and production software to provide design, production, and project administrative support in the delivery of feasibilities, opinions of probable cost, studies, exhibits, construction plans, takeoffs, bid packages, models, and development support tasks for an extensive list of public and private clients. Our exciting and entrepreneurial culture will allow you to think creatively, solve problems and meet the needs of our clients daily.

A typical day might include

• Collaborate with technical experts, peers, and support roles to perform design calculations, prepare equipment or material specifications, and generate technical drawings and exhibits
• Expanding your engineering toolbox and vocabulary to add knowledge of advanced techniques, applied theory, industry concepts, and best practices
• Assignments require the investigation of a limited number of variables; supervisory assistance is provided on unusual problems and possible solutions
• Working in an office equipped with meeting rooms, amenities, and excellent technology
• Investigating existing site conditions, jurisdictional criteria, and constraints to inform design iterations and direction
• Check-ins with your manager and other engineering mentors to identify areas of excellence and growth opportunities
• Providing information or exhibits to inform client and internal leaders in decision making related to the execution or implementation of project objectives

Required education / licenses / certifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree from ABET accredited university (Civil Engineering Preferred)

Ideally, you should also have

• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Previous work experience in the engineering industry
• Experience with Bluebeam and Water Resources Software (HEC-RAS & HEC-HMS)
• Passed the FE Exam
• Team Mentality

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.

• Flexible Work Options: Schedules to help you balance life and work.
• 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.

To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: LJA Engineering, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered LJA's property. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting LJA's Human Resources Talent Department.

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