Civil Engineer - Water Resources (8-12 years)

LaBella is currently seeking a full-time Civil Engineer to join our Municipal group in Albany, NY (can also be located and work from Poughkeepsie, NY, White Plains, NY, Rochester, NY, Buffalo, NY or Potsdam, NY).

Duties:

• Work on a variety of exciting water resources and floodplain management projects.
• Oversight and guidance of projects from initial concept through construction.
• Preparation of project proposals.
• Collaborate with the team, mentor, and lead appropriately.
• Prepare feasibility studies and engineering reports.
• Perform and review detailed hydrology and hydraulic calculations and modeling.
• Attend training courses to further technical skills and knowledge.
• Produce effective and high-quality project documents (including reports, drawings, and specifications).
• Management of projects and clients.
• Provide bidding and construction administration services.

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• 8-12 years of experience.
• Effective communication Skills.
• Ability to perform assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to travel to project sites and work remotely as needed.
• Ability to manager workload and budgets as allocated.
• Experience using HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HydroCAD, and Hydrology / hydraulics software.
• Familiarity with AutoDesk products and ArcPrp.
• Proficient in Microsoft productivity suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
• Ability, willingness, and enthusiasm to learn as necessary to fill different roles based on project needs that vary in breadth, depth, and subject matter.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate efficiently with teammates in different disciplines and different locations.
• Ability and willingness to receive and understand instructions/guidance and complete tasks independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Registered as a Professional Engineer preferred or E.I.T. on track to become a PE.
• Experience using Civil 3D and/or REVIT software and associated best practices related to layering, drawing/figure production, and coordination between disciplines.
• Certified Floodplain Manager or general understanding of floodplain management.
• Understanding of building code pertaining to floodplain development.
• Experience in filling FEMA Letters of Map Change.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Occasionally move about inside the office to access conference rooms, office machinery, etc,
• Occasionally ascends/descends stairs to access meeting rooms, office machinery, etc. (Elevator is avail)
• Occasionally ascends/descends stairs and ladders for observation facility operations and construction activities.
• Frequently communicates with design team members, with clients and public, and must be able to exchange accurate information in these conversations.
• Occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions.
• Occasional travel, primarily within New York State.
• Ability to access all areas of project sites and conduct physical evaluations of site and facilities, including ability to climb, walk a significant distance, sometimes on uneven ground; and occasional minor lifting (<50 Ibs.)
• Willingness to enter confined spaces, with requisite training, is required.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $110,000

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.

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
• 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

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

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.

Salary : $80,000 - $110,000