Designer II - Process

LJA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health and dental plans

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Volunteer days

Professional development

Career growth

Job summary

LJA Energy in Houston seeks a Designer II – Mechanical to develop mechanical, structural, and piping concepts for liquid terminals and related oil and gas infrastructure. You will model and document systems, ensure quality, and collaborate with engineers to meet project timelines.

The role emphasizes 3-D CAD proficiency, attention to detail, and teamwork across a broad client base. Join a growing, employee-owned firm with strong training and growth paths.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or technical training in Mechanical Engineering, CAD tech, or related field.
• 3–5 years designing and documenting mechanical, structural, piping, or related systems.

Responsibilities

• Create mechanical, structural, and piping conceptual designs for liquid terminals and oil and gas infrastructure.
• Model, detail, document, and verify mechanical, structural, piping, equipment systems.
• Create 3-D models showing components with dimensions, tolerances, and materials.
• Ensure drawings meet quality standards.
• Analyze proposed changes for fit/interference and suggest solutions.
• Modify drawings and coordinate with engineers to resolve issues.
• Prepare Bills of Materials for design documentation.
• Use 3-D CAD, MS Office, and Outlook to support project work.
• Support design work with laser scan data; meet project deadlines.

Skills

3-D CAD design

Microsoft Office

Outlook email

Verbal and written communication

Project deadline management

Mechanical design

Piping systems knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or technical training in CAD/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

Plant Space Design

ISOGEN

AutoCAD

Cadworx

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 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 Designer II – Mechanical at LJA Energy, you will create mechanical, structural, and piping conceptual designs for liquid terminals and miscellaneous oil and gas infrastructure using 2-D and 3-D CAD systems. This role is responsible for modeling, detailing, documenting, and verifying mechanical, structural, piping, equipment, and related systems while ensuring drawings meet department and company standards. The ideal candidate is organized, technically strong, detail-oriented, and able to work well in a team environment while meeting project deadlines.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Creating mechanical, structural, and piping conceptual designs for liquid terminals and miscellaneous oil and gas infrastructure.
• Modeling, detailing, documenting, and verifying mechanical, structural, piping, and related systems.
• Creating 3-D models that show the relationship of components and parts, including dimensions, angles, curvatures, tolerances, and materials.
• Ensuring drawings meet department and company quality standards.
• Analyzing proposed changes for proper fit and/or interference issues and recommending possible solutions or alternate construction methods.
• Modifying drawings as needed and coordinating with engineers to resolve design issues.
• Preparing Bills of Material related to design documentation.
• Using 3-D CAD design systems, Microsoft Office Suite, email systems, and Microsoft Outlook to support project work.
• Supporting design work that may include processing and designing with laser scan data.
• Meeting deadlines as required by the project schedule.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree or technical school training in Mechanical Engineering, Computer-Aided Design Technology, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience designing and documenting mechanical, structural, piping, equipment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong creative ability to design and develop mechanical, structural, and piping systems.
• Good organizational and planning skills.
• Experience in a related industry.
• Working knowledge of in-plant piping, pipeline, or onshore oil and gas.
• Proficiency using 3-D CAD design systems.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and related tools.
• Ability to use email systems, with Microsoft Outlook preferred.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet project deadlines according to the project schedule.

IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE:

• Familiarity with MicroStation, Plant Space Design, ISOGEN, AutoCAD, and/or Cadworx.
• Familiarity with processing and design using laser scan data.
• Experience supporting liquid terminals or miscellaneous oil and gas infrastructure projects.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high‑quality drawings.
• Ability to function well in team environments and contribute to the overall success of the company.

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.