Sr. Electrical Engineer - Federal

Larson Design Group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Paid licensure training

Competitive benefits

Bonus plans

ESOP

Job summary

Larson Design Group in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Senior Engineer with a Professional Engineer license and 12+ years of experience to lead design activities and QA/QC for complex projects.

The role coordinates design schedules, budgets, and cross‑functional teams, ensuring technical requirements and client goals are met, while mentoring engineers and interns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in an engineering field from ABET-accredited school.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Minimum of twelve (12) years of job-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs independent planning and design tasks, reviews work of others, and delivers projects to completion.
• Demonstrates experience with technically complex projects.
• Maintains collaborative inter-departmental relationships within the project team.
• Applies knowledge of codes and standards applicable to design of projects.
• Performs final QA/QC review of project submissions.
• Develops schedules, technical proposals, and labor hour estimates.
• Works with project teams to describe and deliver the scope of work.
• Promotes QA/QC processes to improve deliverables and reduce design errors and omissions.
• Performs and checks design calculations, specs, and cost estimates.
• Develops and maintains design budgets for complex scopes of work.
• Provides guidance and training to engineering staff and interns.

Skills

Lead cross-functional teams

QA/QC leadership

Client coordination

Project budgeting

Communication skills

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree (B.S./M.S.)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation/InRoads

Hydrologic/ Hydraulic software

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

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.

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

The Senior Engineer functions as a technical leader and is required to have a Professional Engineer (PE) license and commensurate work experience. This position will coordinate overall design activities, project submission schedules, and will be responsible for additional QA/QC duties to help ensure the final product meets the technical requirements and goals of the client. The Senior Engineer is also responsible for meeting established budgets and schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs independent planning and design tasks, reviews work of others, prepares construction documents, and successfully delivers projects to completion.
• Demonstrates experience with technically complex projects.
• Maintains collaborative inter-departmental and cross functional working relationships with members of the project team.
• Applies knowledge of codes and standards applicable to design of projects.
• Performs final QA/QC review of project submissions.
• Develops schedules, technical proposals, and labor hour estimates.
• Works closely with project teams to effectively describe and deliver the scope of work.
• Promotes, utilizes, and supports quality assurance and quality control processes to improve the quality of deliverables and reduce design errors & omissions.
• Performs and checks design calculations, technical specifications, and prepares cost estimates.
• Develops and maintains design budgets for complex scopes of work.
• Provide 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 twelve (12) years’ 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.
• Proven ability to lead and influence multidisciplinary teams in delivering innovative, client-focused solutions.
• 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…