Land Development - Engineering Associate

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Snyder County is seeking an Engineering Associate, an entry-level role dedicated to applying engineering principles for design computations, technical report preparation, and project coordination. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program. Familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office is preferred. The role offers valuable hands-on experience with minor project decisions and quality assurance practices in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a relevant engineering field from an ABET accredited school.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) preferred.
• No previous relevant work experience is required; prior internships in the A/E industry are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and reviews design computations, plan designs, and drawings.
• Completes inspections and field work assignments as needed.
• Researches and applies written regulations, code compliance, and permit requirements.

Skills

Desire to expand knowledge

Proficiency in Revit

Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Your Opportunity + Impact

The 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 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 position‑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 Revit, AutoCAD Civil 3D, 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, 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 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.