From Intern to VP
At LJA, we take immense pride in the journey of our employees, many of whom have risen from the ranks of interns to become Vice Presidents over the years.
It’s a testament to our commitment to nurturing talent and fostering professional growth.
Join LJA at Any Career Stage
Internships
Gain Valuable, Hands-On Experience
We offer eight-week internships where we provide training and education about the sectors within LJA – Land Development, Transportation, Public Works, Energy, Environmental, Surveying and Rail.
- Attend social events, such as our annual Houston Astros Day Out or Top Golf events
- Grow your corporate and professional skills by receiving AutoCAD and Office365 training
- Join Q&A sessions with leadership teams
- Hear advice from leaders and mentors during brown bag lunch events
- Experience site visits and client meetings for day-to-day business exposure
- Hours worked during your internship are applied to your ESOP (employee stock ownership plan)
I can truly say that this internship has been an incredible experience.
LJA is a 100% Employee-Owned Company
All of our employees are employee-owners by way of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Our ESOP allows our employee-owners to directly benefit from the company’s success, through both company contributions into the ESOP and company stock value changes.
LJA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, LJA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
LJA expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based upon race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of LJA’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline
up to and including termination.