Designer - Transportation

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 Designer at LJA Transportation, you will be responsible for developing detailed 2D and 3D roadway models, plans, and deliverables using design software such as MicroStation and OpenRoads to meet agency and client specifications. They ensure quality and consistency across projects by managing design standards, document control systems, and production schedules while supporting efficient, accurate project delivery.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Preparation of standards and best-management procedures that drive production consistencies and quality across all project team members (internal and external)
• Management of document control procedures and systems such as ProjectWise or SharePoint that maximize efficiencies
• Development of horizontal/vertical geometries and three-dimensional models in MicroStation and Open Roads Modeler (or comparable CAD software) using design criteria and specifications established by agencies and clients that we support
• Production of project deliverables utilizing techniques to improve quality and efficiencies
• Generation of construction quantities using client specifications and guidelines for engineer’s estimates
• Determination of production budgets and schedules needed per deliverable

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school or technical school education with courses in CAD (equivalent experience considered)
• A minimum of seven (7) years of CAD and/or engineering technician experience producing transportation project deliverables
• Experience with the latest version of AutoCAD or MicroStation
• Effective oral and written communication skills with ability to build strong relationships and interact effectively with coworkers and public agency officials
• Passion for mentoring others with less experience/capabilities into highly productive team members
• Flexibility to change work assignments on short notice as project needs change

IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE:

• Experience with MicroStation ORD
• Previous work on TxDOT or other state DOT projects
• Ability to create and manage production standards and document control procedures using appropriate software including ProjectWise, SharePoint, etc.

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 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.