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Civil Engineering

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Design What You Don’t See: Water, Sewer, and Storm Systems in Action

Welcome to the LJA Civil Engineering – Land Development Simulation!

We are thrilled to have you here.

LJA Engineering is a leading civil engineering firm with a reputation for designing the unseen infrastructure that keeps communities running — from storm drainage systems to water networks and roadway layouts. With offices across the southern U.S. and a wide range of multidisciplinary teams, LJA is known for its commitment to technical excellence, innovation, and collaborative project delivery.

During this program, you’ll step into the shoes of a junior civil engineer and complete tasks that replicate the work our land development team does every day. You’ll learn key skills in:

Utility layout design using Civil 3DInterpreting client vision and site constraintsInfrastructure planning for water, sewer, and drainageConstruction-ready plan preparation

We hope this program provides a great resource for you to upskill and strengthen your resume as you explore career options — and a potential future at LJA Engineering.

This program is self-paced. It takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete.

Skills Learned:

  • Intro & Scenario
    Background context and your project team
  • Foundations of Land Development Engineering
    Build the foundation before you design the site

    • Site Analysis
    • Infrastructure Management
    • Requirements Analysis
    • Site Planning
    • Role Clarity
  • CAD-Based Practice Project
    From Concept to Construction: Bring a Client’s Vision to Life in CAD

    • CAD Drafting
    • Requirements Interpretation
    • Engineering Standards
    • Template Usage
    • Construction Documentation
  • Finish Line

Experience Information

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Christensen Center, Suite 100

Minneapolis, MN 55454

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T Tuesday 9:00 am- 4:00 pm
W Wednesday 9:00 am- 4:00 pm
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