CAD Technician II - Land Development

Position Overview

As a CAD Technician II at LJA Land Development
, you will be responsible for performing technical drafting support for assigned projects independently with working knowledge of civil engineering technology.

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. Working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands‑on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services, whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes.

• 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 each team and office to lead with the proven approach that works best for them
• Culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• Success comes through constant evolution and communication
• Passionate about having fun and making money while creating impact

• Creates CAD drawings for engineering projects
• Creates and modifies maps for special assignments
• Creates plan and profile sheets plus CAD file exhibits
• Completes redline markups
• Performs work as assigned from sketches, verbal instructions, and notes
• Basic erosion control design
• Establishes and maintains schedules and offers progress reports
• Utilizes company training resources to enhance engineering and CAD skills
• Other assigned duties as required

• Minimum of high school or technical school training in civil engineering with courses in computer‑aided drafting or equivalent experience
• Autodesk Certified Professional in Civil 3D for Infrastructure Design is a plus, but not required

• 2+ years’ experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Technical knowledge of CAD operations and civil engineering
• 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
• Technical ability to operate small and large format printers or willingness to learn

• 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.

To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: LJA Engineering, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered LJA's property. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting LJA's Human Resources Talent Department.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Information Technology
• Industry: Civil Engineering