What are the responsibilities and job description for the Designer - Public Works position at LJA 2025?
Title: Designer
Division: Public Works
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 coordinates the design work for a project by applying engineering fundamentals under the direct supervision of the Project manager.
General Responsibilities:
- 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
- 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
