Designer II - Land Development

Katy, TX (1904)
1904 W Grand Pkwy North
Suite 100
Katy, TX 77449, USA

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee-owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate everyday with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands‑on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

At LJA, our employee‑owners take pride in their work and their workplace. We’re guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration and a shared vision of success. Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:

• Employee-owned. Client-focused
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
• Internal recruitment team, in‑house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
• We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
• Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
• We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact

As a Designer II at LJA Land Development, you will be responsible for design work for a project by applying engineering fundamentals under the direct supervision of the Project Manager.

• Ability to prepare generate engineer’s estimate
• Understanding of standard construction materials and choosing appropriate specifications
• Storm System and Stormwater Management design with ability to apply different criteria
• Advanced Grading and Infrastructure Design
• Ability to generate dirt calculations considering stripping and compaction factors
• Be familiar with Agency Submittals/Approvals as it applies to the project
• Have general mathematical skills to manipulate standard design formulas
• Site visits to review and determine compliance of construction with design
• Redline Design/Check/QAQC plan sets for CAD Techs
• Other assigned duties as required

• Minimum of four-year degree in Civil or related Environmental Engineering with 2 semesters of computer-aided drafting course work or equivalent experience
• EIT Certified or obtainable within one year.

• 5+ years of extensive drafting and engineering technician experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D for detailed civil design site/land development
• Technical knowledge of CAD operations and civil engineering
• Use of non-CAD Civil Engineering Design Tools (spreadsheets, Pipe System design, Stormwater design)
• 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
• Must be flexible to changes in work assignments on short notice and/or on a daily basis as changes occur in project needs

At LJA, we’re 100% employee‑owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long‑term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee‑owners (and growing), we’re building something big! We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here.

• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in‑house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
• Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
• Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
• Career Growth: Great internal mobility…