Sr. Engineer - Mechanical

Larson Design Group; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Bonus plans

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Larson Design Group (LDG) invites a Senior Engineer with a PE license to lead design activities, coordinate project submissions, and oversee QA/QC to ensure client requirements are met. This role will manage budgets and schedules in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

You will mentor engineers and interns, develop technical proposals, and contribute to a culture of excellence at a 100% employee-owned firm that values collaboration, knowledge sharing, and career growth.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required (Bachelor's or Master's).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Minimum twelve years of relevant experience.
• Ability to lead design teams and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Plans, designs, reviews, and delivers projects on time and within budget.
• Leads technically complex projects as a design authority.
• Maintains cross-functional relationships within the project team.
• Applies applicable codes and standards to designs.
• Performs final QA/QC review of submissions.
• Develops schedules, technical proposals, and labor-hour estimates.
• Works with teams to clearly deliver scope of work.
• Supports quality assurance processes to reduce errors.
• Performs design calculations and prepares specifications.
• Maintains design budgets for complex scopes.
• Provides guidance and training to engineers and interns.

Skills

Project leadership

QA/QC experience

Technical design coordination

Strong communication skills

Mentoring and training

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation/InRoads

Hydrologic & Hydraulic software

Microsoft Office

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

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 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.