CAD Technician II - Land Development

LJA Engineering, Inc.; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time Off

Benefits

Education Reimbursement

Referral Bonuses

Volunteer Days

Professional Development

Career Growth

Fun Culture

Job summary

LJA Land Development seeks a CAD Technician II to perform technical drafting support for assigned civil engineering projects. You will create CAD drawings, modify maps, and prepare plan sheets with guidance from project leaders.

We value employee ownership, ongoing training, and a culture of growth. The role offers a path for professional development in a collaborative environment across multiple offices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school or technical school training in civil engineering with CAD coursework or equivalent experience.
• Autodesk Civil 3D certification is a plus, not required.

Responsibilities

• Create CAD drawings for engineering projects.
• Modify maps for special assignments.
• Prepare plan and profile sheets and CAD exhibits.
• Complete redline markups and follow sketches or instructions.
• Support basic erosion control design and project schedules.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Printer operation

Education

High school or technical training in civil engineering

Tools

Printers (small/large format)

Job description

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.

WHAT MAKES LJA DIFFERENT

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

POSITION OVERVIEW: As a CAD Technician II at LJA Land Development, you will be responsible for performing technical drafting support for assigned projects independently with working knowledge of civil engineering technology.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Creates CAD drawings for engineering projects
• Creates and modifies maps for special assignments
• Creates plan and profile sheets plus CAD file exhibits
• Completes redline markups
• Performs work as assigned from sketches, verbal instructions, and notes
• Basic Erosion Control Design
• Establishes and maintains schedules and offers progress reports
• Utilizes company training resources to enhance engineering and CAD skills
• Other assigned duties as required

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of high school or technical school training in civil engineering with courses in computer-aided drafting or equivalent experience.
• Autodesk Certified Professional in Civil 3D for Infrastructure Design is a plus, but not required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2+ years’ experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Technical knowledge of CAD operations and civil engineering
• Effective communication skills both oral and written
• Effective interpersonal skills with coworkers
• Must be flexible to changes in work assignments on short notice and/or on a daily basis as changes occur in project needs
• Technical ability to operate small and large format printers or willingness to learn

LEVEL UP WITH LJA

At LJA, we’re 100% employee-owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long-term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee-owners (and growing), we’re building something big! We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here.

• 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.

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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