Engineering Associate - (Agricultural or Environmental)

Larson Design Group • Pittsburgh, PA

22h

About The Position

As an Engineering Associate, you’ll gain hands-on experience working alongside licensed engineers while building the technical foundation needed to advance toward your Professional Engineer (PE) license. This entry-level role offers the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to real-world projects in agricultural and environmental design, documentation, and field support. You’ll contribute to meaningful projects, expand your technical skillset, and begin a clear path toward becoming a licensed professional.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in position relevant Engineering field from ABET accredited school.
• Experience: No previous relevant work experience is required. Prior internships in the A/E industry or government agency is preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Engineer in Training (EIT) preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrates a strong desire to expand knowledge and take on new responsibilities within the agricultural and environmental engineering field.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D, 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.

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.
• Research, review, interpret, and understand written regulations, code compliance, and permit requirements and apply 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level