Engineering Associate - (Agricultural or Environmental)

Larson Design Group • Full-time • Pittsburgh, PA • $49k - $73k / year • 3d ago

About Us

At Larson Design Group (LDG), we’re more than an award-winning Architecture, Engineering, and Consulting firm; we’re a team of passionate professionals united by a bold purpose: creatively shaping our world. From designing innovative solutions to building stronger communities, we approach every project with vision, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.

As a 100% employee-owned company, every success we achieve belongs to all of us. That ownership mindset drives our decisions, inspires creativity, and fosters a culture where your voice matters. At LDG, you’ll find a dynamic, people-focused environment where we work hard, share knowledge, and celebrate wins together. We offer a flexible work environment, paid training for required licensure, competitive benefits, bonus plans, and a company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) all designed to support your growth, both professionally and personally.

Your Opportunity + Impact

As an Engineering Associate, you’ll gain hands-on experience working alongside licensed engineers while building the technical foundation needed to advance toward your Professional Engineer (PE) license. This entry-level role offers the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to real-world projects in agricultural and environmental design, documentation, and field support. You’ll contribute to meaningful projects, expand your technical skillset, and begin a clear path toward becoming a licensed professional.

Key Responsibilities

Prepares and reviews design computations, plan designs, and drawings.
Reviews submittals and coordinates project submissions.
Prepares and reviews specifications, draft letters, and written technical reports.
Completes inspections and field work assignments as needed.
Research, review, interpret, and understand written regulations, code compliance, and permit requirements and apply them to design projects.
Maintains appropriate documentation of work and project records.
Possesses knowledge of Codes and Standards applicable to project designs.
Develops technically accurate, clean, and deliverable drawings.
Promotes, utilizes, and supports quality assurance and quality control processes to improve the quality of deliverables and reduce design errors and omissions.
Performs work within assigned budgets.

Education and Experience

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in position relevant Engineering field from ABET accredited school.
Experience: No previous relevant work experience is required. Prior internships in the A/E industry or government agency is preferred.
Licensure/Certification: Engineer in Training (EIT) preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrates a strong desire to expand knowledge and take on new responsibilities within the agricultural and environmental engineering field. 
Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D, and/or Hydrologic and Hydraulic Software Packages to be used for Site Layout, Grading, Utility, and Storm Water Management Plan design and/or other discipline-specific programs preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook). 
Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet project deadlines effectively. 
Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a project team.

EEO Statement

Larson Design Group, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.

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