Designer - Site Development

LJA; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

Education Support

Referral Bonuses

Community Impact

Professional Development

Fun Culture

Job summary

A land development firm in Charleston, South Carolina is looking for a Designer to support project teams in developing design documentation and plans. This role requires at least 2 years of experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D and effective communication skills. Responsibilities include preparing documentation, coordinating with various disciplines, and performing calculations for civil systems. The company offers generous time off, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school or technical school training with courses in computer-aided drafting or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of extensive drafting and engineering technician experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D for detailed civil design.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and revise documentation in various project phases.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure design compatibility.
• Assist in the review of shop drawings and project requests for information.
• Attend project coordination meetings with teams and consultants.
• Participate in value engineering and basic cost estimating.
• Perform calculations to analyze and design civil system components.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Drafting Experience

Education

High school or technical school training

Tools

AutoCAD

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

• 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 while creating impact

Position Overview

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

A Typical Day May 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.
• Performs calculations to analyze and design civil system components using company standard software.
• Working knowledge and application of the local codes relative to jurisdictions and developing jurisdictional experience and contacts.
• Basic knowledge of civil systems means and methods, materials, and industry standards.
• Basic 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 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.

Required Education / License / Certifications

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

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of extensive drafting and engineering technician experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D for detailed civil design site/land development. Land development experience is a plus.
• 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

Benefits

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.