Technical Specialist - Architecture

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, a 100% employee-owned architecture, engineering, and consulting firm, seeks a Senior Technical Specialist to ensure technical accuracy across design projects. You’ll oversee work by others, collaborate with design teams, and help develop scope and fee estimates for small to moderate projects.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years of experience, proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microstation/InRoads, and Hydrologic/ Hydraulic software, plus strong communication and

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years’ job-related experience.
• Licensure/Certification: n/a.

Responsibilities

• Participates in planning and design tasks, prepares construction documents under guidance.
• Provides technical expertise on complex projects, offering input throughout stages.
• Builds and maintains cross-department relationships for collaboration.
• Applies codes, standards, and regulations to ensure compliant design work.
• conducts QA/QC reviews to maintain accuracy of deliverables.
• Assists in developing project schedules, technical proposals, and labor-hour estimates.
• Collaborates with project teams to define and deliver scope of work.
• Promotes QA/QC processes to improve outcomes and reduce errors.
• Prepares and verifies design calculations and cost estimates.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Oral and written communication

Time management

QA/QC processes

Education

Technical degree (Assoc. or Bachelors)

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.

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 Technical Specialist collaborates closely with the design technical team and contributes to all stages and disciplines of design projects. Serving as a subject-matter expert, this role ensures the technical accuracy and quality of assigned work and oversees aspects of work performed by others. The Technical Specialist also assists the Project Team in developing scope and fee estimates for small to moderate single-disciplinary projects or specific disciplines within multi-disciplinary projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Participates in planning and design tasks, prepares construction documents, and supports the successful delivery of projects under the guidance of senior team members.
• Provides technical expertise on complex projects, offering reliable input and support throughout all project stages.
• Builds and maintains strong cross-departmental and interdisciplinary relationships to promote collaboration and project success.
• Applies in-depth knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations to ensure compliance and high-quality design work.
• Conducts QA/QC reviews of project submissions to maintain consistent and accurate deliverables.
• Assists in developing project schedules, preparing technical proposals, and estimating labor hours to support planning and execution.
• Collaborates with project teams to clarify, implement, and successfully deliver the defined scope of work.
• Promotes and follows established quality assurance and quality control processes to improve outcomes and minimize errors.
• Prepares and verifies design calculations, drafts technical specifications, and contributes to accurate cost estimates.

Education and Experience

• Education: Associate or Bachelor's degree in a Technical discipline preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of fifteen (15) years' job-related experience.
• Licensure/Certification: n/a

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrates a strong desire to expand knowledge and take on new responsibilities within the 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 to work independently as well as collaboratively within a project team.

EEO Statement

Larson Design Group, Inc. is an Affrimative 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.