Civil Engineering Intern - Land Development

LJA

Posted 17 days ago

Internship

Fort Worth, Texas

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The intern will perform engineering assignments under the direction of experienced engineers and shadow actual operations to learn about project phases. They will also support larger projects and participate in daily engineering activities.

Qualifications

You are pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering and have completed at least one year of college. You possess a strong work ethic, are highly motivated, and have good organizational and communication skills.

Must Have Skills for ATS

MS Excel

Job Description

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 Civil Engineering Intern - H&H at LJA Land Development, you will be able to explore 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:

  • Perform engineering assignments with direction from experienced engineers
  • Spend time shadowing actual operations and learn about project phases
  • Will have unique assignments that support larger projects as well as experience the day-to-day workings of engineering
  • Experience our culture and participate in social engagement activities and learn about our sectors and services

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Candidates must have completed at least one year of college and pursuing a Bachelor of Science, Civil or Environmental Engineering is required.

IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE:

  • Great work-ethic and are a highly motivated student with a strong academic performance
  • Have sincere desire to gain experience in and knowledge of the company and industry
  • Good organizational and communication (oral and written) skills
  • Focused and attention to detail with ability to identify discrepancies
  • Collaborate and work well in a team environment
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially MS Excel

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.

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.

LJA

Employee-Owned. Client Focused. LJA is an employee-owned, full-service, comprehensive multi-disciplinary consulting firm. With offices across the southeastern US and beyond, LJA offers one-source, one-stop reliability for all of our clients, when and where they need us. We are organized around eight comprehensive sectors: Public Works, Transportation, Land Development, Energy, Environmental, Surveying, and Rail. Offering more than 300 diverse services, LJA can seamlessly build successful project teams with civil, structural, and electrical engineers, plus hydrologists, planners, landscape architects, construction managers, GIS designers, and surveyors. Our resources are leveraged across our company to deliver expertise-driven teams, increase responsiveness to your specific needs, and individualize project solutions. For a listing of our current career opportunities, please visit www.LJA.com.
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