Bridge Design Engineering Associate

Larson Design Group; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Larson Design Group is seeking an Engineering Associate in Harrisburg, PA. This position is ideal for entry-level candidates on the Engineer license track who will apply engineering principles in various projects, including design computations and technical reports.

Responsibilities include preparing designs and specifications, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with regulations. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field is required. Proficiency in engineering software is a plus.

Qualifications

• No previous relevant work experience required; prior internships in A/E industry preferred.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and reviews design computations, plan designs, and drawings.
• Completes inspections and fieldwork assignments as needed.
• Maintains appropriate documentation of work and project records.

Skills

Proficiency with Microstation

Proficiency with Open Roads

Proficiency with InRoads

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Strong oral & written communication skills

Strong organizational & time management skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Your Opportunity + Impact

This Engineering Associate is an entry-level technical role who is on the professional Engineer license track that will apply basic to intermediate engineering principles to complete design computations, prepare written technical reports, design plans, and details. The Engineering Associate may be called upon to make minor project decisions.

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.
• Researches, reviews, interprets, and understands written regulations, code compliance, and permit requirements and applies them to design projects.
• Maintains appropriate documentation of work and project records.
• Possesses knowledge of Codes and Standards applicable to design of projects.
• 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 a relevant Engineering field from ABET accredited school.
• Experience: No previous relevant work experience is required. Prior internships in the A/E industry is preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Engineer in Training (EIT) preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microstation, Open Roads, InRoads (Surfaces and Templates), and other related software programs preferred.
• Must have a strong desire to expand knowledge base and undertake new responsibilities.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Possess strong oral & written communication skills, and have strong organizational & time management skills.
• Must be able to work both independently and as part of 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.