Structural Engineer - Federal

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 Structural Engineer serves as a leader responsible for the analysis, design, and delivery of structural systems for a wide range of building and infrastructure projects. This role requires a Professional Engineer (PE) license and proven experience delivering high-quality structural designs. The Structural Engineer coordinates design activities, supports project submission schedules, and performs Quality Assurance/Quality Control reviews to ensure structural solutions are safe, efficient, constructible, and aligned with client objectives. This position offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads independent structural planning and design efforts, reviews the work of others, prepares construction documents, and successfully delivers projects from concept through construction.
• Designs and analyzes structural systems using steel, concrete, masonry, wood, and other materials, applying advanced engineering principles to solve complex technical challenges.
• Collaborates closely with architects, mechanical, electrical, civil engineers, and other disciplines to deliver coordinated, integrated project solutions.
• Conducts QA/QC reviews of structural calculations, drawings, and specifications to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Supports senior management with the development of project schedules, technical proposals, and labor hour estimates for structural engineering scopes.
• Communicates effectively with project teams to define scope, identify risks, and ensure timely and accurate delivery of work.
• Promotes and supports quality assurance and quality control processes to enhance deliverable quality and reduce errors or omissions.
• Performs and verifies structural design calculations, develops technical specifications, and prepares reliable cost estimates.
• Develops and manages design budgets for routine structural scopes of work.
• Mentors engineering associates and interns by providing guidance, technical training, and support to foster professional growth and advancement.

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in position relevant Engineering field from ABET accredited school.
• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years’ of job-related experience.
• Licensure/Certification: Professional Engineer (PE) required.

• Demonstrates a strong desire to expand knowledge and take on new responsibilities within the engineering field. 
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD Civil 3D, 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. 
• Exhibits strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to technical excellence and innovation.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.