CAD Designer - Cleveland, OH

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LJB Engineering is a national, multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm with multiple business lines including Transportation, Water Resources, Geospatial and Site Design, Buildings Structure Design and Safety / Fall Protection Design / Installation. Our diverse expertise, client base, and geographies have enabled LJB to serve clients in all 50 U.S. states and several countries.

We are currently seeking a candidate to fill a full-time

CAD Designer

position in

Cleveland, Ohio . The CAD Designer is responsible for preparing and drafting accurate, high-quality CAD deliverables. This is an office-based position requiring a strong foundation in plan and graphics production, combined with a deep proficiency in CAD drafting and data processing. This position will include drafting efforts to support other practices and groups within LJB.

Pay :

84,200 – 116,000 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.

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, design / production staff, and public agencies 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 Duties and Responsibilities :

Desire to innovate and solve difficult problems from inception to final deliverable

Other duties as assigned.

CAD DESIGNER ESSENTIAL CREDENTIALS :

Education :

5+ years’ experience required in office-based data processing, and CAD production experience preferred

AutoCAD Civil 3D experience required

Qualifications :

Senior-level CAD design experience, including final submittal preparation and coordination with public agencies

Microsoft Excel – advanced data manipulation and file conversion

Demonstrated leadership in developing workflows and mentoring staff

Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.

Ability to react quickly and calmly to high-pressure situations

Ability to work independently and in team settings

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 Inc. is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to an LJB Inc. employee without a current, fully executed agreement on file. Please direct all communications to the HR team.

Key Words :

CAD Designer, Land Development, Civil 3D, Cleveland

We have found that individuals who have undergone military training have skills and values that directly align with LJB’s core purpose, values, and best practices—integrity, quality, service, organization, and loyalty—and we strive to provide meaningful opportunities to use your skills and training to continue to improve quality of life. As you move forward into your next career, we invite you to join LJB.

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At LJB, we are driven by an intense desire to grow in every way and to think bigger in everything we do. We use our skills, expertise and passion to solve problems and provide service that matters—for our clients, our neighbors and each other.

Here, you’ll find :

At LJB, you get to do the work you don’t get to do at firms that are too big, too small or too siloed. You can work across disciplines or office locations and contribute to projects located worldwide.

People Matter

You and your well-being matter. Everywhere you look at LJB, you’ll find compassionate leaders who are invested in you—ready to celebrate successes and support you in challenging times.

Freedom to Choose

Be who you are and grow where you want to grow. At LJB, you’re encouraged to challenge yourself and define your best path forward.

High Expectations without High Pressure

We expect a lot, but we don’t sweat the small stuff. We trust you to work hard and do good work. And, because we value your time and talent, we won’t micromanage you.

At LJB, you can thrive alongside collaborators not competitors—people who listen, respond and cheer each other on. We respect each other’s strengths, perspectives and experiences.

LJB is a best-in-class employer, and we have the data to prove it.

In our latest employee survey, LJB ranks well above the norm and higher than best in class on several key attributes.

In fact, in the sentiments below, LJB scored five or more points higher than even the highest-ranking firms in our industry.

My supervisor listens to his or her direct reports.

LJB management practices what they preach.

Overall, I’m satisfied with LJB’s benefits package.

LJB management has an open-door policy.

I have confidence in LJB management.

There are real opportunities at LJB for meaningful career and professional advancement.

Staff diversity is respected; employees of different backgrounds and personalities are valued.

My supervisor has good people skills.

My supervisor is an effective coach.

We are focused as a practice on specific goals.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), VEVRAA, and Section 503, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a currently open position with LJB, please call (937) 259-5000, extension 5005, or email us at info@LJBinc.com .

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