Designer - Utilities

DESIGNER – Public Works/Utilities

WHY BUILD YOUR CAREER HERE?

LJA is offering a Designer I position that will allow you to develop a strong career foundation, expand your base skills into a larger repertoire of technical tools across multiple disciplines and be assigned project roles that best fit your interests, drive, and skill. The structure of our organization is designed to maximize your development through peer learning, communication & organization enhancement courses, mentor programs, and diverse discipline opportunities, resulting in advancement specific to your individual performance. Your career will continually progress on a technical path as you learn and expand you knowledge working with subject matter experts. 

 At LJA, you’ll experience a culture of camaraderie, teamwork, and inclusivity, where you'll be part of something bigger. The culture is sustained by a team of individuals who promote mutual support and encouragement, fostering an environment conducive to achieving personal excellence.

OPPORTUNITY ABOUNDS!

Our extensive client base provides a wide spectrum of projects, each offering a unique set of challenges and opportunities. Whether you thrive in solving intricate mathematical problems, excel in generating innovative solutions, or possess strong interpersonal skills, there's a place for you to shine. The clients we represent are across the full spectrum of the Transportation industry, State, RMA’s, County, Municipal, Rail, and private entities, etc.

Imagine starting each day with a genuine eagerness to collaborate and contribute within a stimulating professional environment!

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE

Our exciting and entrepreneurial culture will require you to think creatively, solve problems and meet the needs of our clients daily. A typical day might include the following:

• Assists the Engineer with the preparation of technical plans and construction documents for civil work projects including overhead electrical, subdivision development (underground residential distribution), underground electrical (single & three phase) residential/commercial/industrial, and gas main design.
• Utilize GIS and/or Bentley MicroStation/Autodesk Civil 3D to assist the Engineer with processing survey data, develop design sketches, perform earthwork calculations and other material quantity take-offs.
• Utilize orthographic quadrangle, aerial photographic, or other appropriate base maps in preparation of project plans.
• May attend various professional meetings.
• May also assist the Engineer with the development of plans and construction documents for other civil works projects including drainage, transportation, water and sanitary sewer projects.
• Assist with the coordination of projects with engineering consultants.
• Responsible for performing site visits as required to facilitate accurate designs.
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

“MUST HAVE” QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 years of extensive drafting and engineering technician experience
• Minimum of high school or technical school training with courses in computer-aided drafting or equivalent experience
• Experience with AutoCAD/MicroStation
• Flexible to changes in work assignments on short notice and/or on a daily basis as project needs change.

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE

• 5 years of drafting and engineering technician experience desirable
• Previous work experience in an AEC related firm
• Effective oral and written communication skills with ability to build strong relationships and interact effectively with coworkers and public agency officials.

OWN YOUR FUTURE AT LJA

As a 100% employee-owned company, LJA Engineering, Inc. promotes an entrepreneurial spirit that helps drive the bottom line and the long-term professional and financial success of our employees. With more than 55 office locations, and nearly 2,000 employee-owners, LJA is growing and looking for talented people to join our team and grow their futures with us.

LJA is consistently ranked as a #1 Top Workplace and recognized as one of the Top Firms in the industry. We offer exceptional benefits that promote the health and financial security of our employee-owners and their families. A few of our benefits include:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Optional Flexible Work Schedule
• Paid time off and holidays (including an office closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day)
• Health, dental and vision plans with options
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Education and tuition reimbursement programs
• Referral bonus program

Learn more at www.lja.com