Construction Engineer - CEI

Title: Construction Engineer                               

Division: Transportation

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.                                          

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.


• Assist Construction Engineers with the management of project documentation including RFIs, Submittals, Correspondence, NCRs, and Change Orders.


• Work with SharePoint and ProCore software to maintain project drawings, daily work reports and documents.


• Ensure contractor work and documentation is in conformance with contract requirements and technical provisions.


• 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).


• Compile construction data to develop monthly metric reports for the Client.


• Coordinate and communicate with oversight team on project issues and progress.


• Perform constructability reviews of contract plans.


• Attend Contractor and Client meetings as needed.


• 75/25 balance in Office to Field duties.

Required Education/Licenses:

• Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering is required


• Engineer-in-Training or ability to obtain in 6 months

Required Experience:

• Up to 1 year of experience


• Experiences with AutoCAD/MicroStation are required


• Strong communication skills


• Ability to build strong relationships