Sr. Designer - Land Development

LJA Engineering; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Sr Designer in Land Development, where you'll assist in engineering projects by applying your expertise in AutoCAD and Civil 3D. This role emphasizes teamwork and creativity, allowing you to contribute to design documentation, project coordination, and problem-solving. With a commitment to employee ownership and growth, this position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of land development while collaborating with talented professionals. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are passionate about engineering, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school and technical training in computer-aided drafting.
• 8+ years of drafting and engineering technician experience.

Responsibilities

• Supports project team in developing design documentation and plans.
• Prepares and revises documentation for various project phases.

Skills

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Communication Skills

Mathematical Skills

Team Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma

Technical School Training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Sr Designer

Division: Land Development

LJA recognizes that our success depends on the quality of the people we hire. We are currently seeking highly talented individuals that take pride in their work, function exceptionally well in team environments, and contribute to the overall success of the company. As a 100% employee-owned company, we promote an entrepreneurial spirit that helps drive the bottom line and the long-term professional and financial success of our employees. With more than 50 office locations, LJA is growing and ready for talented people to help us build our future.

Summary: This position assists the design originator while investigating data for routine design efforts by applying engineering fundamentals. This position is responsible for providing project setup and design support to the project team for engineering projects.

General Responsibilities:

· Supports project team in development of design documentation, plans, and reports for relevant project design elements.

· 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.

· 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

· 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/Licenses:

· Minimum of high school and technical school training with courses in computer aided drafting or equivalent experience

Required Experience:

· 8+ years of extensive drafting and engineering technician experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D for detailed civil design site/land development.

· Strong communication skills

· Attention to detail, organized

· Ability to work well in team-focused environments

· Must be flexible to changes in work assignments on short notice and/or daily as changes occur in project need.

· Solid proficiency with Microsoft Office programs

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