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LJA · 2 days ago

Designer I - Land Development

Pittsboro, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

LJA is a leading employee-owned company that offers a collaborative environment for growth and development. As a Designer I in Land Development, you will assist in design efforts and provide support for engineering projects, including infrastructure layout and project setup.

Civil Engineering

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Take an entitled Site Plan and perform basic infrastructure layout

Understand and Identify construction details

Set up and maintain the project’s coordinate system with Surveying Department

Understanding of typical survey components required on the plan set

Basic Grading and Infrastructure Design

Calculate quantities and material take-offs

Redline Design/Check/QAQC plan sets for CAD Techs

Maintain and organize design Project Folders and appropriate documentation

Other assigned duties as required

Qualification

AutoCAD Civil 3DCivil engineering knowledgeNon-CAD design toolsTechnical drafting experienceEffective communicationInterpersonal skillsFlexibility

Required

Minimum of technical school training in civil engineering with courses in computer-aided drafting or equivalent experience

3 or more years of extensive drafting and engineering technician experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D for civil design site/land development

Technical knowledge of CAD operations and civil engineering

Use of non-CAD Civil Engineering Design Tools (spreadsheets, Pipe System design, Stormwater design)

Effective communication skills both oral and written

Effective interpersonal skills with coworkers and public agency officials

Limited 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

Preferred

Autodesk Certified Professional in Civil 3D for Infrastructure Design is a plus, but not required

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.

Company

LJA

Glassdoor4.2

Employee-Owned. Client Focused. LJA is an employee-owned, full-service, comprehensive multi-disciplinary consulting firm.

Founded in 1972

Houston, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.lja.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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