Civil Engineering CAD Designer

Brief Description

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 in an office‑based environment. The role supports civil engineering and survey projects from concept through completion, requiring strong Civil 3D skills and detail‑oriented work.

Hourly Pay Range: $20–$36/hr based upon experience, certifications, and regional market standards.

• 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 the survey department by drafting 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 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.
• Identify opportunities to innovate and solve difficult problems from inception to final deliverable.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• CAD design experience and AutoCAD Civil 3D experience.
• At least 1 year of experience in office‑based data processing.

• Associate’s degree.
• CAD production experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel experience with data manipulation and file conversion.

• Quality control and attention to detail.
• Cross‑functional communication and coordination.
• Organization and project record management.

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At LJB, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful civil engineering and survey projects while growing your skills in a collaborative, supportive environment. Join a company known for diverse opportunities, strong core values, and a commitment to improving quality of life through engineering excellence.

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.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: LJB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resume submitted without a signed agreement will be considered the property of LJB, and no fees will be paid. Please direct all communications to the HR team.