Sr. Project Engineer - Transportation
WHAT LJA HAS TO OFFER
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 Sr. Project Engineer at LJA Transportation , you will provide technical and engineering support while performing traffic and transportation systems analysis, planning, and design. You will manage and design traffic signal, signing, striping, illumination, ITS, and traffic control plan projects while supporting project performance related to scope, schedule, budget, and staff. You will also prepare traffic studies, support business development and project management activities, and mentor team members.
A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:
Providing technical and engineering support, including technical proposals and cost estimates
Performing traffic and transportation systems analysis, planning, and design
Determining project feasibility based on analysis of collected data
Managing project performance to scope, schedule, and budget
Managing the performance of project staff and providing technical oversight across multiple concurrent projects
Managing and designing traffic signal projects, including signal timing, signing, striping, illumination, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and traffic control plans for TxDOT, counties, and local municipalities
Preparing traffic studies, including traffic impact analyses for private clients, level of service analyses, travel demand modeling, signal warrant studies, and roadway safety studies
Performing and overseeing QA/QC reviews of traffic engineering plans, studies, analyses, and technical deliverables
Overseeing day-to-day operations of the group, including business development activities and project management responsibilities
Mentoring engineers, EITs, and direct reports while providing technical guidance and conveying knowledge to others
Collaborating with client agencies, including TxDOT, counties, local municipalities, and other public-sector clients
REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering
Licensed as a Professional Engineer
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of 8 years’ experience in the Traffic and Transportation field
Experience completing engineering studies, including traffic impact analysis, signal warrant studies, and traffic management plans for private clients
Experience using SYNCHRO
IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE:
Experience with MicroStation ORD
Experience with large-scale TxDOT projects
Advanced skills in specialized software programs
Technical training experience
Experience using CORSIM, HCS, Trans CAD, VISSIM, and AGI32
Proven experience handling multiple tasks and deadlines
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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