We create the infrastructure that connects people, places, and opportunity — from complete streets and public parks to utility systems and civic spaces. As a Senior Civil Engineer and Team Leader, you’ll combine your technical expertise and leadership skills to guide projects, mentor staff, and strengthen client partnerships that make communities more sustainable, connected, and resilient. Duties:Lead the planning, design, and delivery of multidisciplinary public infrastructure projects. Manage and mentor a team of engineers, designers, and technical staff, fostering professional growth and accountability. Build and maintain strong relationships with municipal and state clients, serving as a trusted technical advisor. Oversee project budgets, schedules, staffing, and performance to ensure successful delivery and client satisfaction. Provide quality assurance and quality control oversight on design deliverables. Lead business development efforts — from identifying opportunities to developing proposals and presenting to clients.Collaborate with peers across offices and disciplines to share resources and strengthen technical excellence. Support the divisional leaders in executing strategy, developing staff, and driving growth within the Municipal Infrastructure Market. RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred). 15+ years of experience in municipal or public infrastructure design and project management. Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in New York State or ability to obtain within 6 months. Proven experience leading teams, managing clients, and delivering successful infrastructure projects. Demonstrated experience with public works contracts, including bidding procedures, construction administration, contract compliance, and documentation requirements. Strong understanding of AutoDesk Civil 3D, stormwater and water infrastructure design, and local standards. Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills. A growth-oriented mindset and ability to inspire others. Salary Range: $130,000 - $180,000 per yearThe specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.BenefitsBody, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.Flexible Work ScheduleHealth/Dental Insurance401k Plan with Employer MatchPaid Parental Leave Short & Long Term DisabilityProfit SharingPaid Time OffLeadership Development ProgramFitness ReimbursementTuition ReimbursementReferral Bonus ProgramWellness ProgramTeam Building EventsCommunity Service EventsLaBella is committed to facilitating a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are respected, valued, and celebrated by implementing thoughtful, practical, and innovative strategies that support our employees and serve the communities in which we reside. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.LaBella Associates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. LaBella Associates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resume submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with LaBella Associates. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through human resources.
We create the infrastructure that connects people, places, and opportunity — from complete streets and public parks to utility systems and civic spaces. As a Senior Civil Engineer and Team Leader, you’ll combine your technical expertise and leadership skills to guide projects, mentor staff, and strengthen client partnerships that make communities more sustainable, connected, and resilient.
Duties:
- Lead the planning, design, and delivery of multidisciplinary public infrastructure projects.
- Manage and mentor a team of engineers, designers, and technical staff, fostering professional growth and accountability.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with municipal and state clients, serving as a trusted technical advisor.
- Oversee project budgets, schedules, staffing, and performance to ensure successful delivery and client satisfaction.
- Provide quality assurance and quality control oversight on design deliverables.
- Lead business development efforts — from identifying opportunities to developing proposals and presenting to clients.
- Collaborate with peers across offices and disciplines to share resources and strengthen technical excellence.
- Support the divisional leaders in executing strategy, developing staff, and driving growth within the Municipal Infrastructure Market.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred).
- 15+ years of experience in municipal or public infrastructure design and project management.
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in New York State or ability to obtain within 6 months.
- Proven experience leading teams, managing clients, and delivering successful infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrated experience with public works contracts, including bidding procedures, construction administration, contract compliance, and documentation requirements.
- Strong understanding of AutoDesk Civil 3D, stormwater and water infrastructure design, and local standards.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.
- A growth-oriented mindset and ability to inspire others.
Salary Range: $130,000 - $180,000 per year
The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.
Benefits
Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Health/Dental Insurance
- 401k Plan with Employer Match
- Paid Parental Leave
- Short & 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
LaBella is committed to facilitating a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are respected, valued, and celebrated by implementing thoughtful, practical, and innovative strategies that support our employees and serve the communities in which we reside. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.
LaBella Associates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. LaBella Associates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resume submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with LaBella Associates. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through human resources.
Buildings, energy, infrastructure, and environmental are what our teams are built for, but as a full-service engineering firm, being able to solve any challenge that’s put in front of us is what LaBella is known for. 1,500+ architects, engineers, planners, and construction managers working in more than 30 offices — from Rochester, New York to Madrid, Spain. But we’re characterized by more than our expertise: we win awards not just for our talent, but also for our ethics, employee culture, and growth.At LaBella, we empower our team with the kind of environment and opportunities that make the most of their talents. From our award-winning culture, to comprehensive training programs, to a flexible workplace, our talent is recognizing and building a home for yours. And since our firm has grown 25% every year for the last decade, you can bet there’s plenty of room to run.
Buildings, energy, infrastructure, and environmental are what our teams are built for, but as a full-service engineering firm, being able to solve any challenge that’s put in front of us is what LaBella is known for. 1,500+ architects, engineers, planners, and construction managers working in more than 30 offices — from Rochester, New York to Madrid, Spain. But we’re characterized by more than our expertise: we win awards not just for our talent, but also for our ethics, employee culture, and growth.
At LaBella, we empower our team with the kind of environment and opportunities that make the most of their talents. From our award-winning culture, to comprehensive training programs, to a flexible workplace, our talent is recognizing and building a home for yours. And since our firm has grown 25% every year for the last decade, you can bet there’s plenty of room to run.
