Designer Land Development
LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee-owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands-on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.
At LJA, our employee-owners take pride in their work and their workplace. We're guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration, and a shared vision of success. Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:
- Employee-owned. Client-focused
- 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
As a Designer at LJA Land Development, you will be responsible for supporting project team in development of design documentation, plans, and reports for relevant project design elements.
A typical day might include:
- Prepares and revises documentation in various project phases.
- Coordinates with other disciplines to ensure compatibility with the design intent.
- Assists in the review of shop drawings, submittals, and response to project requests for information.
- Attends project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants.
- Participates in value engineering and basic cost estimating.
- Performs calculations to analyze and design civil system components using company standard software.
- Working knowledge and application of the local codes relative to jurisdictions and developing jurisdictional experience and contacts.
- Basic knowledge of civil systems means and methods, materials, and industry standards.
- Basic understanding of all phases of engineering document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
- Recognizes when technical problems are developing and initiates appropriate corrective actions using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.
- Ability to check own work for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
- Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
- Ability to interpret sketches, drawings, and other similar material.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Takes initiative on tasks and in coordinating with other members of the design team.
- Developing ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and reviewing agencies.
Required education/license/certifications:
- Minimum of high school or technical school training with courses in computer-aided drafting or equivalent experience
Required qualifications:
- 2+ years of extensive drafting and engineering technician experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D for detailed civil design site/land development. Land development experience is a plus.
- Effective communication skills both oral and written
- Effective interpersonal skills with coworkers and public agency officials
- Moderate 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
Level up with LJA:
- 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.