Project Engineer - Solid Waste Engineer
Labella Associates
Design and manage solid waste facilities and related civil/environmental projects.
12 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Charlotte, NC
Office Full-Time
Company Size
1,500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Architecture
Project Management
Consulting
Design
Construction Services
Property Development
Sector Specialisms
Buildings
Energy
Infrastructure
Environmental
Land Development
Healthcare Facilities
Oil & Gas
Gas Distribution
Role
What you would be doing
stormwater design
slope stability
design drawings
technical specs
cost estimates
construction administration
- Prepare preliminary engineering reports
- Perform and review detailed calculations: stormwater management, leachate generation and pipe sizing, slope stability, and compaction density
- Prepare various types of related reports and studies to secure permitting for projects
- Assist clients with construction procurement
- Draft work for scoping/conceptual work/engineering packages
- Assist in the preparation of project proposals
- Assist with oversight and guidance of projects from initial concept through construction
- Produce effective and high-quality project documents (including reports, drawings, and specifications)
- Projects will include solid-waste related site development projects: develop master plans, design drawings, design of stormwater management and erosion control systems, technical specifications, and cost estimates
- Provide bidding and construction administration services
- Manage project budgets and schedules
What you bring
autocad
civil3d
pe
bachelor's
project management
solid waste
The Project Engineer / Solid Waste Engineer will work with other engineers and CAD technicians on various civil, solid waste, and environmental related projects in our Charlotte, NC office. The projects are challenging and provide unique design opportunities. You will be responsible for designing solid waste facilities that will enable LaBella to create sustainable, cost-effective solutions tailored to the specific needs of our clients. The projects are intricate and incorporate both civil and environmental engineering skills, including land development (grading and stormwater management); leachate collection, treatment, and management; renewable energy designs; and organic waste management. Brand new, already operational, and closed solid waste facilities face many different types of challenges - there is never a dull moment, nor is there a cookie-cutter solution that fits every similar situation.
- Ability to manage workload and budgets as allocated
- Ability to perform assigned tasks with minimal supervision
- 5-10 years' experience
- Land development project experience
- Ability to travel to project sites and work remotely as needed
- Registered as a Professional Engineer preferred or E.I.T. on track to become PE
- Bachelor's degree in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering
- Effective communication skills using oral, graphic, and written forms
- Solid waste engineering experience
- Knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil3D
- Team player who is enthusiastic about all aspects of engineering and project management and can lead projects from planning and preliminary engineering through design and construction
- Ability to relate well to project team, clients, regulators, and contractors
- Project management experience
- Minimum 4 years of civil engineering experience, including solid waste, land development, or closely related projects
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.
- Profit Sharing
- Wellness Program
- Team Building Events
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Community Service Events
- 401k Plan with Employer Match
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Leadership Development Program
- Fitness Reimbursement
- Health/Dental Insurance
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Referral Bonus Program
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Company
Overview
Founded 1978
Year Established
Originated as a civil engineering firm in Rochester, NY.
$750M Revenue
Annual Revenue
Generates substantial income to manage large-scale projects in infrastructure, buildings, and energy.
20K Acres & 300 Miles
Wetland Studies
Conducted extensive studies across vast areas of wetlands and waterways in five years.
Over 30 Species
Endangered Species
Worked with numerous threatened or endangered species during field studies.
- Began as a civil engineering shop in Rochester, NY and has grown into a full‑service design professional corporation.
- Expanded across North America and Europe—serving Spain, the UK, Romania, Germany, India and more—while maintaining focus on public and private sector projects.
- Remains strongly connected to civil engineering projects such as water treatment plants, highways, stormwater systems, and public facilities.
- Provides expertise spanning architecture, MEP, landscape architecture, wetlands ecology, structural engineering, transportation, and grant administration.
- Balances technical rigor with civic impact through projects like trails, parks, athletic fields, utility systems, renewable energy, and large‑scale municipal infrastructure.
- Adopts a collaborative, comprehensive approach managing planning, design, permitting, inspection, and commissioning.
80% employees
Work-life balance support
Over 80% of employees feel supported in achieving work-life balance.
25% annual growth
Company growth rate
The company has experienced 25% annual growth over the past decade.
80% ownership
Employee ownership opportunity
80% of employees have the opportunity to become shareholders of the company.
Since 2012
Continuous training
The company has provided comprehensive training programs since 2012.
- Award-winning culture (Great Place to Work certified, year after year)
- Competitive compensation including strong salaries, health/dental insurance, 401k, tuition reimbursement
- Empowerment of talent: environment and opportunities that make the most of employees’ talents
September 2021
Sustainability Committee Founded
The Sustainable Design Committee was established in September 2021 to implement green practices and encourage green-building certifications.
- Goal to help every project incorporate sustainable-design best practices
- Energy & commissioning team with licensed engineers, certified energy managers, commissioning professionals and LEED-accredited staff
- Focus on finding net-zero energy solutions through audits, distributed/renewable generation, energy modeling, LEED certification, retro-commissioning
- Brownfield remediation with full-service environmental team, in-house lab, ASTM/USEPA-standard assessments
- Waste-diversion through material reuse, recycling, organic-waste diversion and financial-feasibility analyses
- Climate-resilience services including carbon sequestration, green infrastructure, flood risk management, shoreline stabilization
- Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion with resources such as passionate mentors, engaged leaders, creative thinkers
- DEI integrated into offices, industries, and communities
- No specific gender-ratio or numeric goals disclosed on website or LinkedIn
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