Designer - Land Development

LJA Engineering, Inc.; Boca Raton, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Health benefits

Family leave

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Volunteer days

Professional development

Career growth

Fun culture

Job summary

LJA Land Development is seeking a Design professional to support project teams in developing design documentation, plans, and reports for site/land development projects. Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and AutoCAD is essential, with a strong emphasis on coordinating disciplines to ensure design integrity and accuracy.

You will participate in value engineering, cost estimation, and review of drawings, while collaborating across internal teams and external consultants.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of drafting and engineering technician experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D for site/land development.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to build relationships with coworkers and public agencies.
• Flexible to changes in work assignments on short notice.
• Ability to interpret sketches, drawings, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and revises documentation across project phases.
• Coordinates with disciplines to ensure design intent compatibility.
• Reviews shop drawings, submittals, and RFIs.
• Attends project coordination meetings with internal or external teams.
• Contributes to value engineering and basic cost estimating.
• Generates dirt calculations considering stripping and compaction.
• Interprets sketches, drawings and specifications.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

High school diploma or technical training

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

AutoCAD

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 Designer at LJA Land Development, you will be responsible for Supporting project team in development of design documentation, plans, and reports for relevant project design elements.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Prepares and revises documentation in various project phases.
• Coordinates with other disciplines to ensure compatibility with the design intent.
• Assists in the review of shop drawings, submittals, and response to project requests for information.
• Attends project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants.
• Participates in value engineering and basic cost estimating.
• Proficient understanding of all phases of engineering document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
• Recognizes when technical problems are developing and initiates appropriate corrective actions using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.
• Ability to prepare Bid Proposals from QTO’s and generate engineer’s estimate
• Understanding of standard construction materials and choosing appropriate specifications
• Understanding of storm design and its hydraulic components and ability to apply different criteria
• Ability to generate dirt calculations considering stripping and compaction factors
• Be familiar with Agency Submittals/Approvals as it applies to the project
• Have general mathematical skills to manipulate standard design formulas
• Ability to check own work for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Ability to interpret sketches, drawings, and other similar material.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Takes initiative on tasks and in coordinating with other members of the design team.
• Developing ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and reviewing agencies.
• Other assigned duties as required

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of high school or technical school training with courses in computer‑aided drafting or equivalent experience

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of extensive drafting and engineering technician experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D for detailed civil design site/land development
• Effective communication skills both oral and written
• Effective interpersonal skills with coworkers and public agency officials
• Moderate contact with outside agencies and project team members
• Ability to build strong relationships
• Must be flexible to changes in work assignments on short notice and/or on a daily basis as changes occur in project needs

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.

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