Design Engineer II - Land Development

LJA•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

As a Design Engineer II at LJA Land Development, you will be responsible for leading the business development strategy and driving growth for the Land Development practice throughout the West Texas and Panhandle region, including Lubbock, Amarillo, and Midland/Odessa. This client-facing role focuses on developing and maintaining strong relationships with both internal and external clients while overseeing strategic planning, quality assurance, and problem resolution. The position may be based in either Lubbock or Midland, depending on candidate preference.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
2+ years of single-family land development experience required.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships within a collaborative team environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on multidisciplinary land development projects.
Familiarity with design standards and municipal approval processes in the region.

Responsibilities

Applying prescribed methods to complete limited and specific portions of broader engineering assignments.
Adjusting and correlating data to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Recognizing discrepancies in results and following operations through a series of related detailed steps or processes.
Exercising limited judgment in making preliminary method selections and adopting alternatives.
Designing specific system components as part of the overall project design effort.
Performing design calculations, preparing equipment or material specifications, and providing direction to technical support or drafting personnel.
Collaborating closely with team members and senior engineers to meet project deadlines and maintain quality standards.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
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.