Designer - Site 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.
• Performs calculations to analyze and design civil system components using company standard software.
• Interprets local codes relative to jurisdictions and developing jurisdictional experience and contacts.
• Understands civil systems means and methods, materials, and industry standards.
• Analyzes and designs civil system components using company standard software.
• Checks own work for accuracy and completeness and manages time to meet project budget and schedule.
• Collaborates and engages in creative and critical thought within project team settings.
• 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

• 2+ years of extensive drafting and engineering technician experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D for detailed civil design site/land development.
• Land development experience is a plus.
• 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.
• Flexible to changes in work assignments on short notice and/or on a daily basis as changes occur in project needs.