Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Larson Design Group; Town of Owego (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Flexible work environment

Paid training for licensure

Job summary

Larson Design Group (LDG), an award-winning, employee-owned Architecture, Engineering, and Consulting Firm, seeks a Professional Engineer to lead design activities and QA/QC for complex projects. The role coordinates overall design efforts and collaborates with project teams to meet client goals.

Candidates must have an ABET-accredited degree and at least five years of experience, plus proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation/InRoads, and hydrologic/hydraulic software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in engineering from ABET-accredited school.
• Minimum of five (5) years of job-related experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is required.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation/InRoads, and Hydrologic/ Hydraulic software.
• Excellent communication and ability to work independently as well as in a team.

Responsibilities

• Performs independent planning and design tasks, reviews others' work, and delivers projects to completion.
• Works on technically complex projects and resolves design challenges.
• Maintains collaborative inter-departmental and cross-functional relationships with project team.
• Conducts initial QA/QC reviews of project submissions to ensure compliance with client requirements and standards.
• Assists senior management in developing schedules, technical proposals, and labor hour estimates.
• Develops and manages design budgets for routine scopes of work.
• Provides guidance, training, and support to engineering associates and interns.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

QA/QC

Team mentorship

Education

PE license

ABET-accredited degree

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation/InRoads

Hydrologic/Hydraulic software

Job description

About Us

Larson Design Group (LDG) is an award-winning, employee-owned Architecture, Engineering, and Consulting Firm. Guided by our core values, we're expanding our team, opening new offices, and adding new offerings to provide responsive, innovative solutions to clients nationwide.

Being 100% employee-owned directly impacts our culture: it drives our decision-making, motivates our teams, increases our productivity, improves retention, and contributes to the future success of our company. Our culture is one where we work hard for our clients and for each other - and we have fun collaborating, sharing experience and expertise, and learning along the way. We're passionate about delivering exceptional quality, elevating client relationships, enriching the careers and lives of our employee owners, and enhancing the communities where we live and serve.

At LDG, we strive to create an organization where people want to work. We offer a flexible work environment, paid training for required licensures, competitive benefits, bonus plans, and a company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) while supporting your professional and personal growth.

Your Opportunity + Impact

The Engineer functions as a technical leader and is required to have a Professional Engineer (PE) license and commensurate work experience. This position coordinates overall design activities, project submission schedules, and is responsible for additional Quality Assurance and Quality Control duties to help ensure the final products meet the technical requirements and goals of the client.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs independent planning and design tasks, review the work of others, prepare construction documents, and successfully deliver projects to completion.
• Works on technically complex projects and applies advanced knowledge to resolve challenges.
• Maintains collaborative inter-departmental and cross-functional working relationships with members of the project team.
• Conducts initial QA/QC reviews of project submissions to ensure compliance with client requirements and technical standards.
• Assists senior management in developing schedules, technical proposals, and labor hour estimates.
• Works closely with project teams to effectively communicate and deliver the scope of work.
• Promotes, utilizes, and supports quality assurance and quality control processes to enhance deliverables and reduce design errors or omissions.
• Performs and verifies design calculations, develops technical specifications, and prepares cost estimates.
• Develops and manages design budgets for routine scopes of work.
• Provides guidance, training, and support to engineering associates and interns, helping them develop technical skills, design intuition, and professional growth.

Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in position relevant Engineering field from ABET accredited school.
• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years' of job-related experience.
• Licensure/Certification: Professional Engineer (PE) required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrates a strong desire to expand knowledge and take on new responsibilities within the engineering field.
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microstation/InRoads, 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.
• Exhibits strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to technical excellence and innovation.

EEO Statement

Larson Design Group, Inc. is an Aff