CAD Technician - Aviation

WHAT LJA HAS TO OFFER

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.

WHAT MAKES LJA DIFFERENT

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

POSITION OVERVIEW: As a CAD Technician at LJA in our Transportation department, you will be responsible for supporting airport planning and engineering projects through the development of accurate CAD drawings, Airport Layout Plans (ALPs), technical exhibits, and construction documents. In this role, you will apply FAA design standards and Advisory Circular requirements to create and customize project deliverables that meet the unique needs of each airport. You will collaborate closely with planners, engineers, and project managers to develop documentation for airport infrastructure, pavement, and modernization projects while ensuring quality, consistency, and regulatory compliance. Working within the Airport Design Hub, you will contribute to standardized design solutions that improve efficiency and support successful project delivery across a variety of airport clients.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment that promotes synergy, clear communication, and shared accountability.
• Lead CAD production for ALPs, airside layout plans, grading and drainage, pavement, and utility design.
• Develop and deliver high-quality technical documents, visual exhibits, and presentation materials that meet or exceed client and project standards.
• Organize and manage project workflows to ensure timely completion of tasks and adherence to critical deadlines.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary drawing inputs across teams and manage production schedules.
• Maintain and enforce aviation CAD standards, templates, and libraries.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews of drawing sets and coach junior team members.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in civil engineering technology, drafting, or aviation design (preferred)
• Advanced proficiency in Civil 3D. Familiarity with FAA Advisory Circular 150/5300-13B
• In-depth knowledge of FAA Advisory Circulars, ALP standards, and airport planning workflows

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5 years of experience in aviation-related CAD drafting and design (preferred)
• Proven track record leading drawing production on large-scale airport or aviation planning projects.

LEVEL UP WITH LJA

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 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, 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.