What are the responsibilities and job description for the Designer - Public Works position at LJA Engineering?
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 estimateUnderstanding of standard construction materials and choosing appropriate specificationsBe familiar with Agency Submittals / Approvals as it applies to the projectHave general mathematical skills to manipulate standard design formulasOther assigned duties as requiredRequired Education / Licenses :
Minimum of high school or technical school training with courses in computer-aided drafting or equivalent experienceRequired Experience :
5 years of extensive drafting and engineering technician experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D for detailed civil design site / land developmentEffective communication skills both oral and writtenEffective interpersonal skills with coworkers and public agency officialsModerate contact with outside agencies and project team membersAbility to build strong relationshipsMust be flexible to changes in work assignments on short notice and / or on a daily basis as changes occur
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
