LJA is a known leader in flood control and drainage. If it involves H2O, we have the experts to collect, control, convey, channel, and construct it.
Our engineers provide comprehensive planning, design, and modeling technology that drives transportation and keeps people on the move where they live, work, and play.
We are committed to providing real value at every step of the construction process on communication, timelines, schedules, milestones, and budgets.
Rivers and channels are critical to coastal economies and serve a variety of ecosystem functions. We work with public and private sector clients to maximize economic benefits of rivers and navigation channels while protecting natural resource functions and values.
Dredging Design
Dredge Material Placement Area Planning
Shoreline Stabilization
Design of Living Shorelines
An internship with LJA is a minimum of eight weeks, beginning in mid-late May. During your time with LJA, you will learn about the sectors within LJA – Land Development, Transportation, Central Texas Infrastructure, Public Works, Energy, Environmental, Surveying, and Rail. In addition to these robust sectors, we also have an in-house Corporate Division that includes Marketing, Accounting, Human Resources, Facilities and Real Estate Management, and Information Technology opportunities.
Over the course of my internship at LJA, I was able to work with so many incredible people and on several eye-opening projects. From project managers to graduate engineers, everyone was down-to-earth and helpful. Being my first internship, the group I worked with really set the standard for what a healthy office environment looks like. And I can truly say that this internship has been an incredible experience.
Evan Zhao
Houston Land Development Intern, 2022
The LJA ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) is an employee-owner program that can help you generate wealth and provides employees with a stake in LJA’s success. Based on the success of LJA’s prior year, a contribution is made to the employee-owner’s ESOP account.
ach year, employees may have an increase in their ESOP account due to a change in value of LJA stock. Additionally, LJA’s ESOP plan vests at 20% each year, meaning after each year of service 20% of the funds are the employees and after five years of employment 100% of the funds are the employees. Months worked during an internship can count toward the ESOP vesting period.
A 401k match is an employer’s contribution, matching a portion of the funds the employee contributes. An ESOP contribution is 100% provided by LJA. LJA employee-owners do not need to contribute funds to the ESOP to get an employer contribution.
As an employee-owned, multi-disciplinary consulting firm, we strive to achieve excellence across the board and provide the highest level of service to our clients, all while fostering an energizing and fulfilling work environment for our employees. We are looking for innovative and solution-driven leaders who will live and breathe our values and ultimately make an impact. Join us and take your career to the next level.
Our depth of services is comprehensive, our breadth of knowledge leads the industry, and our regional influence continues to positively impact our personal and professional communities. This allows us to best leverage resources across LJA, deliver expertise-driven teams, increase responsiveness to specific needs, and individualize project solutions.
When you join LJA, you are joining a carefully honed internal culture of dedication, commitment, and client/employee focus. This culture is indicative of our work approach and evident in the way we conduct business.
At LJA, you will be joining our talented team of leaders who strive to support your professional growth and development through hands-on training, mentorship, and experiential learning. Our hiring goal is to prepare you and support you to be a contributor. We want you to have the opportunity to make contributions to meaningful, challenging projects and lead solution-driven resultsfor our clients.