Utility Specialist - Telecom bei LJA Engineering, Inc.

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 Utility Specialist at LJA Telecom, you will be responsible for

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Work independently and with the Project Manager in the design and preparation of detailed computer-aided drawings for the construction of private underground utility systems.
• Provide CAD support for Utility coordination, Subsurface Utility Engineering, and Municipal Projects, as workload dictates.
• Meet project completion dates and budgets set by the Project Manager and Client.
• Independently work with rough sketches, drawings, specifications, and other engineering data received from the client or Project Manager for use in the development of final construction drawings.
• Must be able to understand and work directly with survey notes and record utility drawings.
• Must be able to plot plan view drawings or plan & profile drawings to include cross-sections, spot elevations, buildings, walls, fences, roadways, rights-of-way, underground utilities, tunnels, overhead power lines, and other structures noted in the survey notes or on the record utility drawings.
• Could include collecting field or other utility record data required for completion of construction drawings when necessary.
• Calculate or determine project utility dimensioning, profile grades, route elevations, underground utility line elevations, underground utility line sizes, and quantities of materials.
• Prioritize and effectively plan work, file records, and key documents for easy access by others.
• Work willingly with clients, other staff, supervisors, and principals.
• Training to meet company safety standards.
• Work safely and efficiently at all times.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• 2 - 5+ years of recent experience in Computer Aided Drafting; experience with utility design projects preferred.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, with flexible time available upon request
• Thorough understanding of civil engineering and utility symbols and terminology with respect to preparation of plan & profile drawings for utility systems located within public rights-of-way.  A functional knowledge of PC applications is required.  MicroStation and AutoCAD computer-aided drafting knowledge is required. 
• Computer drafting skills should include using line styles, cell properties, project reference files, global and local coordinates, extracting profile data using TIN or DTM files, and using creative scaling techniques.
• Some experience interpreting utility records, engineering plans, and profiles, and inputting 2D and 3D utility data into exhibits.
• Creating plan and profile drawings for utility facilities such as telecommunications systems, electric, gas, sewer, or water.
• Experience in CAD support of subsurface utility engineering or utility design projects.
• Experience with the Permitting process for the City of Austin, Austin Energy, PEC, Oncor, AT&T, and other central Texas cities and municipalities.

IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE:

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to build strong relationships
• Most work is performed in a professional office environment. Some trips to client offices and jobsites for observations may be required.
• Jobsite observations factors could include: walking and climbing on uneven surfaces, exposure to outdoor environments and extreme weather (heat and freezing temperatures), noise exposure, driving for extended periods of time, exposure to allergens (i.e. pollen, dust, cedar, sumac, poison ivy, etc.), exposure to construction and traffic work zones, possible hand and power tool use, and extended periods of Personal Protective Equipment use.
• Extended use of electronic devices (i.e.-computers, printers, copiers, scanners, plotters, and telephones).

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.

• Flexible Work Options: Schedules to help you balance life and work.
• 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.