Sr. Designer - Land Development

Overview

What Lja Has To Offer

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. You will collaborate daily with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA provides hands-on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.
What Makes Lja Different

At LJA, our employee-owners take pride in their work and 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
Position Overview

As a

Senior Designer

at LJA

Land Development , you will coordinate the design work for a project by applying engineering fundamentals under the supervision, as needed, of the Project Manager.
A Typical Day Might Include

Prepare Bid Proposals from QTOs and generate engineer’s estimates
Prepare Engineer’s cost estimates and bid quantities
Understand standard construction materials and select appropriate specifications
Understand storm design and its hydraulic components and apply different criteria
Generate fill calculations considering stripping and compaction factors
Be familiar with Agency Submittals/Approvals as they apply to the project
Have general mathematical skills to manipulate standard design formulas
Other assigned duties as required
Required Education / Licenses / Certifications

Minimum of high school or technical school training with courses in computer-aided drafting or equivalent experience
Required Qualifications

5 to 10 years of extensive drafting and engineering technician experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D for detailed civil design site/land development
Proficiency in creating and utilizing Civil3D Surface Models, Pipe Networks, and Pressure Networks
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 project needs change
Benefits and Growth

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, plus mental health support
Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave
Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team
Referral Bonuses: Reward for helping us grow
Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives
Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations
Career Growth: Internal mobility opportunities to advance your career
Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, family-friendly activities
To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: LJA Engineering, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered LJA's property. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting LJA's Human Resources Talent Department.

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