Sr. Project Engineer - Transportation at LJA in San Antonio, TX
- Company: LJA
- Location: San Antonio, TX
- Posted: Sep 17, 2026
- Type: Full-Time
- Experience: 6+ years
Overview
POSITION OVERVIEW: As a Sr. Project Engineer at LJA Transportation , you will lead and support the technical design of roadway projects from concept through final delivery. You will develop complex roadway design details and calculations, oversee technical design, lead project teams, mentor developi…
Job description
- POSITION OVERVIEW: As a Sr. Project Engineer at LJA Transportation , you will lead and support the technical design of roadway projects from concept through final delivery. You will develop complex roadway design details and calculations, oversee technical design, lead project teams, mentor developing technical experts, and collaborate closely with Project Managers. You will also communicate and present project details to internal and external team members while helping maintain strong relationships with clients, agencies, stakeholders, and employees.
Responsibilities
- Developing complex roadway design details and calculations
- Overseeing project technical design
- Leading a project team
- Mentoring up-and-coming technical experts
- Collaborating with Project Managers
- Presenting project details to internal and external team members
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering
- Licensed as a Professional Engineer
- Proven experience producing schematics and Plans, Specifications, and Estimates
- Proven roadway design experience
- Effective communication skills to engage with clients, agencies, stakeholders, and employees while fostering strong relationships
- Bentley ORD experience
- Previous work experience in an AEC-related firm
Skills
Required
- Proven roadway design experience
- Effective communication skills
Preferred
- Bentley ORD experience
Benefits
- 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.
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. 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