Latimer, Sommers & Associates, P.A. (LSA) is seeking qualified candidates for an entry level Staff Engineer for our Topeka, KS and Overland Park, KS (Kansas City) locations.

The Staff Engineer is responsible for representing Latimer, Sommers and Associates, P.A. (LSA) in a professional manner to our field and the community. This position is also responsible for researching, designing, and administering various projects at our Topeka and/or Kansas City office locations. This is an opportunity to be part of a high producing firm that performs design and consulting work in more than 41 states across the nation. The candidate can expect work on a diverse portfolio of projects.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepares drawings and specifications to ensure that systems’ installation and operations meets the owner needs, is coordinated with other design professionals and conforms to standards and customer requirements.

  • Operates computer-assisted engineering and design software to perform engineering tasks.

  • Confers with engineers, customers, and others to discuss existing and potential engineering projects.

  • Directs and coordinates drafting and secretarial staff to ensure a quality end product is presented to authorities, other design professionals, contractors and owners on time and within given budgets.

  • Performs detailed calculations to compute and establish design criteria and sizes of various system components.

  • Investigates customer or public complaints, determines nature and extent of problem and recommends remedial measures. Partners will be notified immediately of any such issues.

  • Performs all additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Partners.

  • Be present at the office or as assigned from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at a minimum.

Required qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or architectural engineering from an accredited college or university; and

  • Relevant work experience preferred with a consulting firm or similar tasks.

  • Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology.

  • Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of precision technical drawings and specifications.

  • Ability to take direction from senior staff.

  • Ability to collaborate with internal staff including engineers, drafting and administrative personnel.

  • Ability to provide documentation, detailed instructions, drawings and specifications to inform others about how systems are to be constructed, assembled, modified, maintained and used.

  • Ability to think critically and use logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions, conclusions and approaches to problems.

  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

  • Ability to work efficiently with attention to detail and quality of work produced.

  • Ability to prepare reports with accurate mathematical data and graphs.

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.

  • Ability to make decisions while exhibiting sound and accurate judgment.

  • Ability to set goals and objectives with the motivation to overcome challenging obstacles.

  • Completes a daily timesheet reflecting the hours worked on specific projects.

  • Occasionally work overtime to meet demands.

  • Dependable and punctual.

  • Professional approach and appearance.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience with Autodesk Revit

  • Relevant work experience with a consulting firm or similar tasks

Physical Demands

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

  • Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

    1. Occasionally sit.

    2. Frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

    3. Read computer screens and mail, email, talk on the phone.

    4. Occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) lbs.

    5. Occasionally travel.

    6. Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

LSA offers competitive wages and benefits. Our current benefits package includes:

  • 401k retirement plan with guaranteed company contribution

  • Individual health insurance plan at no cost to the employee with opportunity to upgrade at substantial cost savings (Family/Spouse plans are also available)

  • Dental insurance

  • FSA with Dependent Care coverage

  • Company paid Life Insurance, Long Term Disability and Accidental Death Policies

  • Paid vacation time

To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to acarroll@lsapa.com with the subject “Staff Engineer Position”