Computer Aided Design Assistant Jobs in Raleigh, NC

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 Engineering,  we are currently seeking a responsible, highly motivated, and detail-oriented individual to join our Land Surveying department in our Raleigh location as a Survey CAD Technician. The candidate must be able to work in a team environment as a member of a survey department assisting in boundary, ALTA, topographic, land development, engineering design, and construction surveys.  The position offers advancement opportunities for motivated individuals who are willing to learn the skills and technologies required to advance in the profession.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Process conventional field notes and digitally collected data, analyze field data, and interact with survey field crews.
• Use survey data for the creation of survey plats, Sketches, and exhibits including surveys for builder services (vacant, form board, foundation, and final surveys)
• Assist the survey manager with all aspects field crew preparation.
• Process field collection files and database maintenance.
• Prepare digital terrain models and contouring.
• Deed, plat & document research, title & easement review.
• Work in a safe manner and obey all safety regulations.
• Inventory of field survey supplies.
• Prepare ALTA/NSPS, as-built, boundary, topographic, survey deliverables.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Civil 3D 
• Trimble Business Center experience preferred
• Survey CAD experience required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office suite & Google Earth

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.