Environmental Technician - Geo Environmental

Larson Design Group; Selinsgrove (Snyder County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Flexible work environment

Company-funded training and licensure

Job summary

Larson Design Group (LDG) is a 100% employee-owned firm offering a dynamic environment with ESOP, flexible work, and excellent training for licensure. The environmental technician role emphasizes field work across geology, geotechnical, and permits, with opportunities to grow professionally.

Responsibilities include data gathering, report preparation, QA/QC, and assisting with permit applications. Candidates should have related degrees and 0–3 years of experience, with state/regulatory knowledge

Qualifications

• Requires 0–3 years of job-related experience.
• Associates or bachelor’s degree in geology, environmental science, or related field with preferred BS.
• Field work emphasized; report writing and data analysis required.

Responsibilities

• Work long field days in adverse weather conditions.
• Gather necessary data and propose action plans.
• Prepare and review reports, calculations, and technical papers.
• Assist in preparing geotechnical and environmental documents.

Skills

Field data collection

Technical report writing

Quality assurance/quality control

Regulatory coordination

Certification maintenance

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Biology, or related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Geosystem

gINT

Slide (RocScience)

LPILE

Bluebeam Revu

PennDOT Drilling Inspection Certification

Job description

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

This environmental technician position will have an emphasis on field work and will cover a wide range of subject matters. This includes experience with subjects such as geology and geotechnical, infiltration testing, hazardous waste, wetlands, streams, botanical, farmlands, and wildlife habitat. Office activities may include assistance with report writing, equipment maintenance, NEPA document preparation, and permit application preparation.

Key Responsibilities

• Work long field days in adverse weather conditions
• Lift, carry and operate manual equipment up to 50 lbs in weight
• Gather necessary data and recommend action plan to mitigate identified issues
• Prepare and/ or review reports, calculations, technical papers, and presentations as directed
• Ensure both client and in‑house quality assurance & quality control processes are followed
• Assist in preparation and submissions of geotechnical and environmental documents for assigned projects
• Assist in the coordination with state and federal agencies
• Maintain professional certifications in fields of expertise as needed

Education and Experience

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Biology, or related field of study; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 0 to 3 years job‑related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Pa Chapter 102 and 105 permitting experience is a plus
• Knowledge of stream design and stormwater management is a plus
• Knowledge and experience of permitting and regulatory requirements relative in OH, PA, NY, or WV is a plus. Wetland delineation, ArcGIS, and AutoCADD experience a plus
• The candidate must be able to safely perform field assignments including site reconnaissance, logging of test borings, construction inspection, and materials field testing
• Knowledge and experience classifying soil and rock with the Unified Soil Classification System is a plus
• Field data analysis and interpretation, computer analysis and modeling with programs such as Geosystem, gINT, Slide (RocScience), LPILE and Bluebeam Revu is a plus
• PennDOT Drilling Inspection Certification is a plus

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.