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

CAD DESIGNER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

CAD Drafting & Deliverables:

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.

Communication & Coordination:

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.

Additional Responsibilities and Duties:

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

CAD DESIGNER ESSENTIAL CREDENTIALS:

Education:

Associate’s degree preferred

Qualifications:

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.

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.

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