Civil Designer - Energy
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Larson Design Group
Pittsburgh, PA, US
Summary
The role involves applying engineering and landscape architecture principles to create design plans, technical reports, and calculations. Key duties include producing high-quality drawings using CAD software and ensuring compliance with design standards and regulations.
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 Designer (remote) applies foundational to intermediate engineering and/or landscape architecture principles to perform design calculations, prepare technical reports, and develop design plans and details. This role may also contribute to minor project decisions under the guidance of senior team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Utilizes software such as CAD, Civil 3D, Revit, MicroStation, InRoads, SketchUp, Photoshop, and other discipline-specific programs to produce accurate, high-quality design drawings.
- Reviews work for accuracy, incorporates redline corrections, and performs backchecks to ensure precision and compliance with project standards.
- Prepares and reviews specifications, evaluates submittals, and coordinates project documentation and submissions.
- Coordinates the development of advanced multi-discipline drawing sets, collaborating with technical, administrative, and design staff as required.
- Promotes and adheres to quality assurance and quality control processes to enhance deliverable quality and minimize design errors and omissions.
- Researches, interprets, and applies applicable design standards, regulations, codes, and permitting requirements to ensure compliance.
- Independently develops standard project details under direction and ensures consistency across deliverables.
- Reviews shop and working drawings submitted by contractors to verify technical accuracy and adherence to design intent.
- Assists in performing design calculations, quantity takeoffs, technical specifications, and cost estimates to support project development.
Education and Experience
- Education: Associates or Bachelor’s degree in a Technical discipline preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of eight (8) 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, 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 (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.
Larson Design Group is an award-winning, employee-owned Architecture, Engineering, and Consulting firm. Our full-service offerings and national reach enable us to serve our public and private clients across a diverse range of industries. We are dedicated to elevating our client relationships, developing the careers and lives of our employee owners, and enhancing the communities we serve.
To us, “client service excellence” isn’t just a phrase – it’s a core value. Since our founding in 1986, we’ve been teaming with clients nationwide to provide responsive, innovative solutions by offering an extraordinary depth and breadth of capabilities and embracing sustainable business practices. For more than 30 years, these principles have guided our work and laid the foundation for a robust growth that has elevated our aspirations even higher. Today, we’re expanding our team, opening new offices, adding new offerings – and earning accolades for our hard work. From organizations both local and national in scope, we’re being recognized with awards and climbing the ranks of industry lists.
Our core values:
CLIENT SERVICE EXCELLENCE | INNOVATION | TEAMWORK | PERFORMANCE | LEARNING | STEWARDSHIP
Visit www.larsondesigngroup.com to learn more.
Founded
1986
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Civil Engineering
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Cranberry Township, PA
Larson Design Group is an award-winning, employee-owned Architecture, Engineering, and Consulting firm. Our full-service offerings and national reach enable us to serve our public and private clients across a diverse range of industries. We are dedicated to elevating our client relationships, developing the careers and lives of our employee owners, and enhancing the communities we serve.
To us, “client service excellence” isn’t just a phrase – it’s a core value. Since our founding in 1986, we’ve been teaming with clients nationwide to provide responsive, innovative solutions by offering an extraordinary depth and breadth of capabilities and embracing sustainable business practices. For more than 30 years, these principles have guided our work and laid the foundation for a robust growth that has elevated our aspirations even higher. Today, we’re expanding our team, opening new offices, adding new offerings – and earning accolades for our hard work. From organizations both local and national in scope, we’re being recognized with awards and climbing the ranks of industry lists.
Our core values:
CLIENT SERVICE EXCELLENCE | INNOVATION | TEAMWORK | PERFORMANCE | LEARNING | STEWARDSHIP
Visit www.larsondesigngroup.com to learn more.
Founded
1986
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Civil Engineering
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Cranberry Township, PA