Design Engineer II - Land Development

LJA Engineering, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

Family Support

Education Support

Referral Bonuses

Community Impact

Professional Development

Career Growth

Fun Culture

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in Texas is seeking a Design Engineer II to lead business development and maintain client relationships for their Land Development practice. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering along with over two years of relevant experience. Candidates will collaborate in a team environment, applying their expertise to drive growth. This position offers generous time off, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development, making it an excellent opportunity for aspiring engineers.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of single-family land development experience required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships within a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development strategy for Land Development practice.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Oversee strategic planning, quality assurance, and problem resolution.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

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 Design Engineer II at LJA Land Development, you will be responsible for leading the business development strategy and driving growth for the Land Development practice throughout the West Texas and Panhandle region, including Lubbock, Amarillo, and Midland/Odessa. This client‑facing role focuses on developing and maintaining strong relationships with both internal and external clients while overseeing strategic planning, quality assurance, and problem resolution. The position may be based in either Lubbock or Midland, depending on candidate preference.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE

• Applying prescribed methods to complete limited and specific portions of broader engineering assignments.
• Adjusting and correlating data to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Recognizing discrepancies in results and following operations through a series of related detailed steps or processes.
• Exercising limited judgment in making preliminary method selections and adopting alternatives.
• Designing specific system components as part of the overall project design effort.
• Performing design calculations, preparing equipment or material specifications, and providing direction to technical support or drafting personnel.
• Collaborating closely with team members and senior engineers to meet project deadlines and maintain quality standards.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of single‑family land development experience required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships within a collaborative team environment.

IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE

• Experience working on multidisciplinary land development projects.
• Familiarity with design standards and municipal approval processes in the region.

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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