Designer - Land Development

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a Designer at LJA Land Development, you will be responsible for Supporting project team in development of design documentation, plans, and reports for relevant project design elements.

TYPICAL DAY

• Prepares and revises documentation in various project phases.
• Collaborates with other disciplines to ensure compatibility with the design intent.
• Aids 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.
• Recognizes when technical problems are developing and initiates appropriate corrective actions using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.
• Understands standard construction materials and chooses appropriate specifications.
• Understands storm design and its hydraulic components and applies different criteria.
• Generates dirt calculations considering stripping and compaction factors.
• Familiar with Agency Submittals/Approvals as it applies to the project.
• Has general mathematical skills to manipulate standard design formulas.
• Checks own work for accuracy and completeness and manages time to meet project budget and schedule.
• Participates and collaborates in project team settings and engages in creative and critical thought.
• Interprets sketches, drawings, and other similar material.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Takes initiative on tasks and coordinates with other members of the design team.
• Develops ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and reviewing agencies.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS

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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.
• Must be flexible to changes in work assignments on short notice and/or on a daily basis as changes occur in project needs.