Design Engineer I - Land Development

LJA; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Health/dental

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Volunteer days

Professional development

Career growth

Fun culture

Job summary

LJA Land Development in Denver, CO seeks a Design Engineer to provide design, production, and project support using AutoCAD Civil3D, Bluebeam, and other tools for public and private clients. You will help deliver feasibility studies, cost opinions, exhibits, plans, and development support tasks while growing within an entrepreneurial, employee-owned environment.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Civil Engineering, has passed the FE exam, and demonstrates strong communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree from ABET accredited university (Civil Engineering preferred).
• Passed the FE Exam.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Bluebeam is desirable.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with technical peers to perform design calculations and generate technical drawings.
• Prepare equipment or material specifications and exhibits for projects.
• Support feasibility studies, cost opinions, and bid packages.
• Contribute to design iterations informed by jurisdictional criteria and site conditions.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team mentality

Education

ABET-accredited BS Civil Engineering

FE Exam Passed

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Bluebeam

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

Job description

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. 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 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. 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 Design Engineer at LJA Land Development, you will use AutoCAD Civil3D, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office and other design and production software to provide design, production, and project administrative support in the delivery of feasibilities, opinions of probable cost, studies, exhibits, construction plans, takeoffs, bid packages, models, and development support tasks for an extensive list of public and private clients. Our exciting and entrepreneurial culture will allow you to think creatively, solve problems and meet the needs of our clients daily.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Collaborate with technical experts, peers, and support roles to perform design calculations, prepare equipment or material specifications, and generate technical drawings and exhibits
• Expanding your engineering toolbox and vocabulary to add knowledge of advanced techniques, applied theory, industry concepts, and best practices.
• Assignments require the investigation of a limited number of variables; supervisory assistance is provided on unusual problems and possible solutions.
• Working in an office equipped with meeting rooms, amenities, and excellent technology.
• Investigating existing site conditions, jurisdictional criteria, and constraints to inform design iterations and direction.
• Check‑ins with your manager and other engineering mentors to identify areas of excellence and growth opportunities.
• Providing information or exhibits to inform client and internal leaders in decision making related to the execution or implementation of project objectives.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science Degree from ABET accredited university (Civil Engineering Preferred)

IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE:

• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Previous work experience in the engineering industry
• Experience with Bluebeam and Water Resources Software (HEC-RAS & HEC-HMS)
• Passed the FE Exam
• Strong communication skills
• Team Mentality

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.