Infrastructure design and engineering across roads, runways, water, and energy
KLJ is a 500+ person civil engineering firm founded in 1938, operating an infrastructure-first practice with projects spanning transportation, water resources, energy, and environmental disciplines. The tech stack is traditional-heavy—AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, ArcGIS, Primavera P6—reflecting a field-centric, survey-and-design-led workflow rather than software innovation. Active hiring is concentrated in engineering (26 roles), with a junior-to-senior mix skewing junior, suggesting either high turnover in field roles or rapid project expansion.
Notable leadership hires: Survey Crew Chief
KLJ plans, designs, and delivers infrastructure projects for government agencies, municipalities, and private developers across the United States. The firm specializes in transportation (roads, highways, runways), water resources, energy, telecommunications, and environmental services, including specialized work like paleontological surveys at construction sites and emissions/pollution control assessments. Operations are built around multi-site project delivery with compliance and permitting as core execution challenges; the 501–1,000 headcount and North Dakota base suggest regional strength with national reach. Leadership includes field-facing roles like Survey Crew Chief, indicating hands-on project management culture.
KLJ's primary stack includes AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, ArcGIS (Online and Pro), OpenRoads, Microsoft Project, and Primavera P6 for scheduling. GPS and Leica survey equipment support field data collection.
Active project focus includes roadway and highway work, rehabilitation, water resources, air emissions and pollution control, plus specialized paleontological surveys at infrastructure sites.
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