Design Engineer II - Land Development

LJA; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; 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

An engineering and land development firm is seeking a Design Engineer II in the Texas region. The role involves leading business development initiatives, maintaining client relationships, and overseeing project design efforts. Candidates should possess a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and have at least 2 years of land development experience. The position offers generous benefits including PTO, comprehensive health plans, and education support.

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 client relationships.
• Oversee strategic planning and quality assurance.
• Design specific system components as part of project design.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Job description

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.

Benefits

• 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.