Overview Join LDG as an Engineering Associate supporting federal projects. You will work with licensed engineers on infrastructure serving communities and national priorities, gaining exposure to federal standards and project delivery. The role accelerates your growth toward a PE license within a regulated, multidisciplinary environment. You'll translate academic knowledge into impactful designs and documentation, collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality, compliant deliverables. This is a meaningful entry point with clear career progression in a values-driven, employee-owned firm.
Compensation / Benefits- flexible work environment
- paid training for required licensures
- competitive benefits
- bonus plans
- ESOP
- career growth opportunities
Responsibilities- Prepares and reviews design computations, plan sets, and drawings per federal standards (USACE, NAVFAC, FHWA)
- Assists with development and coordination of submittals for federal agencies, ensuring accuracy and contract compliance
- Prepares and reviews technical specifications, reports, and correspondence aligned with federal guidelines
- Performs site visits, inspections, and field investigations on active federal project sites
- Interprets and applies federal, state, and local regulations, including environmental and permitting requirements
- Maintains organized project documentation in compliance with federal recordkeeping standards
- Applies codes and criteria specific to federal and civil infrastructure projects
- Develops clear, high-quality engineering deliverables for agency review
- Supports QA/QC processes to ensure deliverables meet standards and consistency
- Assists in managing project tasks within defined scopes, schedules, and budgets
- Collaborates with project teams, clients, and stakeholders including federal agency representatives
Key requirements- Bachelor in Engineering (ABET-accredited)
- Experience: no prior work experience required; internships in A/E preferred
- Engineer in Training (EIT) preferred
- Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or other discipline-specific programs preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to work both independently and in a team
- strong communication
- good organization and time management
- ability to work independently and within a team
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- discipline-specific programs
- Microsoft Office Suite
