Civil Engineering Associate, Federal

About the Role

An Engineering Associate supporting federal projects at Larson Design Group will gain hands-on experience working alongside licensed engineers on infrastructure that serves communities and national priorities. This role is designed to accelerate growth toward a Professional Engineer (PE) license while exposing you to federal standards, regulations, and project delivery processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares and reviews design computations, plan sets, and engineering drawings in accordance with federal standards (e.g., USACE, NAVFAC, FHWA).
• Assists with the development and coordination of submittals for federal agencies, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contract requirements.
• Prepares and reviews technical specifications, reports, and correspondence aligned with federal guidelines and project documentation standards.
• Performs site visits, inspections, and field investigations on active federal project sites to support design validation and construction progress.
• Researches, interprets, and applies federal, state, and local regulations, including environmental and permitting requirements, to project designs.
• Maintains thorough and organized project documentation in compliance with federal recordkeeping standards.
• Applies knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and criteria specific to federal and civil infrastructure projects.
• Develops clear, accurate, and high-quality engineering deliverables suitable for agency review and approval.
• Supports quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) processes to ensure compliance, consistency, and technical excellence across deliverables.
• Assists in managing project tasks within defined scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Collaborates with project teams, clients, and stakeholders, including federal agency representatives, to support successful project delivery.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or other discipline-specific programs (preferred).
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a relevant Engineering field from an ABET accredited school.
• Experience: No previous relevant work experience is required. Prior internships in the A/E industry is preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Engineer in Training (EIT) preferred.
• Demonstrates a strong desire to expand knowledge and take on new responsibilities within the engineering field.
• 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.