Job Details

Title: Graduate Engineer III

Division: H&H - Land Development

LJA recognizes that our success depends on the quality of the people we hire. We are currently seeking highly talented individuals that take pride in their work, function exceptionally well in team environments, and contribute to the overall success of the company. As a 100% employee-owned company, we promote an entrepreneurial spirit that helps drive the bottom line and the long-term professional and financial success of our employees. With more than 50 office locations, LJA is growing and ready for talented people to help us build our future.

Summary: Our hydrology and hydraulics team works 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.

General Responsibilities:

• 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/Licenses:

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

Required Experience:

• 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
• Ability to build strong relationships

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