CAD Designer - Dallas, TX

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LJB Engineering is a national, multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm with multiple business lines including Transportation, Water Resources, Geospatial and Site Design, Buildings Structure Design and Safety/Fall Protection Design/Installation. Our diverse expertise, client base, and geographies have enabled LJB to serve clients in all 50 U.S. states and several countries.

We are currently seeking a full-time CAD Designer in Dallas, Texas
. The CAD Designer is responsible for preparing and drafting accurate, high-quality CAD deliverables. This office-based position requires a strong foundation in plan and graphics production, combined with deep proficiency in CAD drafting and data processing. The role will include drafting efforts to support other practices and groups within LJB.

Pay: $84,200 – 116,000 based upon experience, certifications, and regional market standards.

Benefit Information: Here

• Draft and refine site, grading, drainage and utility plans, along with plan/profiles and detail sheets using Civil 3D.
• Occasionally perform cut-fill and mass balancing analysis utilizing AutoCAD Earthworks.
• Maintain and update survey point databases, surfaces, data shortcuts, profiles, and cross-sections within Civil 3D.
• Develop and manage a standardized field code library, ensuring consistent layering, symbology, and linework across all projects.
• Perform quality control checks on outgoing CAD deliverables to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Support survey department by drafting and refining topographic maps, ALTA surveys, construction staking plans, boundary plats, and as-built drawings using Civil 3D.
• Work closely with licensed engineers, project surveyors, design/production staff, and public agencies to ensure project deliverables meet applicable standards.
• Maintain organized project records, metadata, and archive structures.
• Participate in cross-office coordination meetings to align data formats, templates, and workflows.
• Desire to innovate and solve difficult problems from inception to final deliverable.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 5+ years’ experience required in office-based data processing, and CAD production experience preferred.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D experience required.

• Senior‑level CAD design experience, including final submittal preparation and coordination with public agencies.
• Microsoft Excel – advanced data manipulation and file conversion.
• Demonstrated leadership in developing workflows and mentoring staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly to high‑pressure situations.
• Ability to work independently and in team settings.

LJB Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to succeed. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Key Words: CAD Designer, Land Development, Civil 3D, Dallas