Designer - Land Development

LJA

10d

About The Position

POSITION OVERVIEW: As a Designer at LJA Land Development, you will be responsible for investigating data for routine design efforts by applying engineering fundamentals. This position is responsible for providing project setup and design support to the project team for engineering projects.

Requirements

Minimum of high school or technical school training with courses in computer-aided drafting or equivalent experience
2 or more years of extensive drafting and engineering technician experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D for civil design site/land development
Effective communication skills both oral and written
Effective interpersonal skills with coworkers and public agency officials
Limited contact with outside agencies and project team members
Ability to build strong relationships
Must be flexible to changes in work assignments on short notice and/or on a daily basis as changes occur in project needs

Responsibilities

Determine design criteria, drawing sequence, and presentation, sizing various system components, and refining rough sketches and notes to include material quantities and equipment specifications obtained from standard calculations and vendor catalogs
Understand and Identify construction details
Set up and maintain the project’s coordinate system with Surveying Department
Understanding of typical survey components required on the plan set
Calculate quantities and material take-offs
Ability to determine slopes and grades for pavement complying with criteria while considering natural topography
Redline Design/Check/QAQC plan sets for CADDers
Maintain and organize design Project Folders and appropriate documentation
Other assigned duties as required

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
Internal recruitment team, in-house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact
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.