Civil Engineer- Water/Wastewater

LaBella Associates•Charlottesville, VA
•$85,000 - $110,000

About The Position

LaBella is seeking an action-oriented, goal-driven Civil Engineer to join its growing Water/Wastewater engineering team. The role works on water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the firm’s geographic footprint, including the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Northeast. Project work may range from serving small towns to addressing complex infrastructure challenges in large cities, with technical exposure across wastewater treatment, collection, and disposal; surface water and groundwater sources; and drinking water treatment, storage, and distribution. The engineer will contribute throughout project lifecycles, from developing design concepts and completing calculations through drawing and specification production and construction support to project closeout. The position also involves collaborative teamwork and mentoring junior staff.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and/or Environmental Engineering.
  • 4–10 years of experience.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain one within 24 months.
  • Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
  • Experience with water supply, treatment, storage, and distribution systems.
  • Experience with wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal systems.
  • Experience with treatment processes for water supplies and wastewater treatment systems.
  • Experience with public works projects, including planning and funding, design and entitlement, public bidding, construction administration, inspection, and commissioning.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate with team members across the organization.
  • Collaborative, self-motivated approach and a strong desire to grow a career in water/wastewater engineering.

Nice To Haves

  • Revit experience.
  • Familiarity with hydraulic/process modeling software.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to all phases of water and wastewater projects, including development of design concepts.
  • Perform and review detailed calculations.
  • Work collaboratively within project teams and mentor junior staff.
  • Oversee design staff and contribute to producing effective, high-quality drawings and specifications.
  • Support projects during construction through final closeout.

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule
  • Health and dental insurance
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Profit sharing
  • Paid time off
  • Leadership development program
  • Fitness reimbursement
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Referral bonus program
  • Wellness program
  • Team-building events
  • Community service events
  • Year-end incentive pay
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