CAD Technician - Land Development

CAD Technician I - Land Development

Job Category:
Technical

Full-Time

On-site

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 every day 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 CAD Technician at LJA Land Development, you will be responsible for performing non-technical drafting support for assigned projects using computer aided drafting (CAD) software.

A typical day might include:

• Creating CAD drawing for engineering projects
• Creating and modifying maps for special assignments
• Creating plans and profile sheets plus CAD file exhibits
• Completing redline markups
• Performing work as assigned from sketches, verbal instructions, and notes
• Establishing and maintaining schedules and offering progress reports
• Maintaining current knowledge of design and drafting procedures in a specialty field
• Performing 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:

• 1+ years' experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Effective communication skills both oral and written
• Effective interpersonal skills with coworkers
• Must be flexible to changes in work assignments on short notice and/or on a daily basis as changes occur in project needs

Level up with LJA:

• 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 opportunities to advance your career.
• Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.