Engineering Associate - Environmental/Agricultural

Larson Design Group; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Larson Design Group in Williamsport, United States, is seeking an entry-level Engineering Associate. This technical role is designed for candidates on the professional Engineer license track, where you will apply engineering principles to design computations and prepare technical reports.

The position entails preparing and reviewing design calculations, specifications, and project documentation while promoting quality assurance. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering is required, with a preference for EIT certification and experience in the A/E industry.

Qualifications

• No previous relevant work experience is required; internships preferred.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) preferred.
• Strong desire to expand knowledge and take on new responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepares design computations, plans, and drawings for environmental projects.
• Reviews submittals and coordinates project submissions.
• Completes inspections and field work assignments as needed.
• Researches and applies written regulations and codes to design projects.
• Maintains documentation of work and project records.

Skills

Basic to intermediate engineering principles

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Hydrologic and Hydraulic Software Packages

Microsoft Office Suite

Oral and written communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a relevant Engineering field

Job description

Position Overview

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

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares and reviews design computations, plan designs, and drawings for environmental projects including stormwater, structural, and water/wastewater.
• 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 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 a relevant Engineering field from an ABET accredited school.
• Experience: No previous relevant work experience is required. Prior internships in the A/E industry are preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Engineer in Training (EIT) preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrates a strong desire to expand knowledge and take on new responsibilities within the engineering field.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Hydrologic and Hydraulic Software Packages used for Site Layout, Grading, Utility, Structural, and Storm Water Management Plan design and other discipline‑specific programs preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, 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 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.