LJA Engineering Inc

Sr. Designer - Land Development

LJA Engineering Inc • $85K — $100K *
Katy, TX 77449In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Today
Be an Early Applicant
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of progressive drafting and design experience
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D experience
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • High school or technical school training in computer-aided drafting or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

  • Assist with production budget establishment based on project requirements
  • Ensure understanding and compliance with FEMA submittal documents
  • Determine project deadlines and allocate manpower accordingly
  • Prepare construction phasing plans for project completion
  • Delegate tasks to junior designers, EITs, and drafters
  • Train junior staff in design practices and CAD standards
  • Collaborate with reviewing agencies for permits and project commentary

Benefits

  • Opportunities for leadership and mentoring roles
  • Work on a variety of projects across the greater Houston area
  • Engagement with diverse teams and public agencies
  • Potential for professional growth in civil design
Full Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW: As a Sr Designer at LJA Land Development, you will be responsible for planning and preparing civil site/land projects with little or no supervision from the Project Manager.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

  • Assist with establishing production budgets based on work required
  • General understanding of "FEMA" submittals for projects
  • Apply manpower needs for deadlines and budgets
  • Determine and schedule project deadlines
  • Assist with change order/revision documentation on plan sets
  • Prepare a construction phasing plan for the completion of a project
  • Prepare Engineer's cost estimates and bid quantities
  • Delegate work to junior level designers, EIT's and drafters
  • Assist in implementing policies and procedures for production staff
  • Assist in implementing Cad Standards. I.e. Templates, Blocks, Details, Civil 3D Style Creation and Standards Manual
  • Train junior level designers, drafters and E.I.T.'s in all aspects of design
  • Design subdivisions and site projects located throughout the greater Houston Metropolitan area
  • Assist in master planning for various M.U.D.'s, including utilities, detention and dirt balancing
  • Collaborate with various reviewing agencies to address comments and receive permits
  • Perform various feasibility exercises including research, exhibits, cost estimates and establishing mitigation and detention requirements
  • Other assigned duties as required


REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

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


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 10+ years of progressive drafting and design experience
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D experience
  • Effective communication skills both oral and written


IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE:

  • Effective interpersonal skills with coworkers and public agency officials
  • Extensive contact with outside agencies and project team members
  • Ability to build strong relationships

About LJA Engineering Inc

LJA Engineering is a multidisciplinary engineering firm that provides civil, structural, and transportation engineering services to public and private clients. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas and has offices throughout Texas and Louisiana. LJA Engineering's services include planning, design, and construction management for infrastructure projects such as highways, bridges, airports, and water and wastewater systems.
Learn more about LJA Engineering Inc
Size
500 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Founded
1972
* Ladders Estimates

Similar Jobs

Ad banner background

Get Ready For Your
Next Interview

More Jobs at LJA Engineering Inc

More Real Estate & Construction Jobs

Find similar Sr. Designer - Land Development jobs:

NationwideKaty, TX