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BD Director - Infrastructure

LJA Engineering, Inc., houston, tx, United States


Location: Houston, TX (3600). 3600 W Sam Houston Pkwy S, Suite 600, Houston, TX 77042, USA

Position: Business Development Director – LJA Infrastructure

Position Overview:

As a Business Development Director at LJA Infrastructure, the Director will be involved in all aspects of freight railroad project and program development, including marketing, planning, customer relations, and rail yard business development; selling space to store rail cars and associated services in LJA‑owned and/or sponsored rail yards in the USA.

Typical Day Includes:

  • Marketing, Sales & Industrial Rail Car Customer Business Development
  • Market Research and Strategic Planning
  • Knowledge of Rail Car Customer Logistics Requirements
  • Networking at Various Events
  • Promoting LJA Railroad Services
  • Knowledge of Rail Car Customer Overall Shipping and Service Needs
  • Provide related reporting

Required Education/Credentials:

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Education preferred, but relevant experience will be considered

Required Qualifications:

  • Strong Relationship Builder
  • 5+ Years experience working with Rail Car Shippers
  • 5+ Years of Industrial Railroad design experience
  • 5+ Years of Business Development experience

Benefits:

  • Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets, along with mental health support
  • Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most
  • Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in‑house courses provided by our Learning and Development team
  • Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow
  • Community Impact: Company‑sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives
  • Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing
  • Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career
  • Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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