Civil Engineering CAD Designer

LJB Inc. is a fast-growing national engineering firm specializing in civil and structural engineering and geospatial, safety, health, and environmental services. The firm has a 50+ year history of leveraging new technologies to drive innovation and bring unique and sustainable value to our clients.

We are seeking candidates to fill the position of
CAD Designer
to join our team in the
Dallas, TX metro area. The CAD Designer is responsible for preparing and drafting accurate, high-quality CAD deliverables. This is an office-based position requiring a foundation in plan and graphics production, combined with a proficiency in CAD drafting and data processing. This position will include drafting efforts to support other practices and groups within LJB.

Annual Compensation: $20/hr

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.
• In supporting our survey department, occasionally draft and refine topographic maps, ALTA surveys, construction staking plans, boundary plats, and as-built drawings using Civil 3D.

• Work closely with licensed engineers, project surveyors, and design/production staff, 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.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly to high-pressure situations.
• Ability to work independently and in team settings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Associate’s degree preferred.

• CAD design experience and AutoCAD Civil 3D experience required.
• 1 year of experience required in office-based data processing, and CAD production experience preferred.
• Microsoft Excel – advanced data manipulation and file conversion.

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.

If you are a self-starting individual who wishes to join an established team that believes in excellence in the workplace, this opportunity is for you.