Title: Construction Engineer – Construction, Engineering & Inspection (CEI)

Division: Transportation/ CEI

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: We currently have an opening on the Arlington CEI team as a Graduate Engineer. This candidate will perform general civil engineering work needed to oversee the day-to-day operations of a highway construction project. The candidate will apply prescribed methods to complete limited and specific portions of the broader assignment of an experienced engineer.

General Responsibilities:

• Support Construction Engineers and inspection staff on a large transportation construction project.
• Perform inspection tasks in the field under the supervision of Engineers and Lead Inspection staff in support of bridge, retaining wall and roadway construction.
• Support CEI team in efforts to identify, document and address deficiencies in the work of the Contractor and Sub-Contractors.
• Manage project related RFIs, Submittals, Change Orders, and General Correspondence.
• Perform constructability reviews and provide recommendations to Engineer of Record.
• Attend construction meetings and provide guidance to project stakeholders.
• Coordinate and communicate with oversight team on project issues and progress.
• Coordinate material testing and sampling of construction materials to ensure compliance with Materials Testing and Sampling Schedule.
• Complete training on Environmental Compliance (SWPPP) and Management of Traffic (MOT).
• 75/25 balance in Office to Field duties.

Required Education:

• Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering is required
• Certified Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or ability to obtain in 6 months

Required Experience:

• 0-4 years of post-graduate experience or Master’s Degree and 0-4 years of post-master's experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency in Bluebeam/Adobe
• Experience with SiteManager preferred but not required.
• Strong communication skills