CAD Technician - Structural

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 Transportation, you will be able to develop a strong career foundation, expand your base skills into a broader set of technical tools across multiple disciplines and be assigned project roles that best fit your interests, drive, and skills. The structure of our organization is designed to maximize your development through peer learning, communication and organization enhancement courses, mentor programs, and diverse discipline opportunities, resulting in advancement based on your individual performance. Your career will continually progress on a technical path as you learn and expand your knowledge working with subject matter experts.

At LJA, you’ll experience a culture of camaraderie, teamwork, and inclusivity, where you'll be part of something bigger. The culture is sustained by a team of individuals who promote mutual support and encouragement, fostering an environment that enables personal excellence.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Create CAD drawings for engineering projects
• Create plan and profile sheets, as well as CAD file exhibits and structural detail sheets
• Complete redline markups
• Perform work from sketches, verbal instructions, and notes
• Maintain current knowledge of design and drafting procedures within the specialty field
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Create 3-D Bridge models using Open Bridge Modeler

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of high school or technical school training with courses in computer-aided drafting or equivalent experience

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-2 years’ experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation SS4, MicroStation CONNECT Edition, or OpenRoads Designer CE
• Technical knowledge of CAD operations and engineering specialty discipline
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written
• Effective interpersonal skills with coworkers
• Must be adaptable to changes in work assignments as project needs evolve.

IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE:

• 5+ years’ experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation CE, or OpenBridge Modeler CE
• Previous work experience in an AEC related firm
• Previous structural detailing experience

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.