Designer - Land Development

Title: Designer II

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 in the Carolinas and seeking talented people to help us build our future.

Summary: This position performs and coordinates the design work for a project by applying engineering fundamentals under the direct supervision of the Project Engineer and/or Manager.                              

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.
• 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/Licenses:

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

Required Experience:

• 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