Civil Project Engineer - Waste & Recycling

Overview

Design and manage solid waste facilities, including stormwater, leachate, and land development.

Key Responsibilities

• design drawings
• stormwater design
• detailed calculations
• construction admin
• project proposals
• budget management

Tasks

-Produce effective and high-quality project documents (including reports, drawings, and specifications) -Prepare various types of related reports and studies to secure permitting for projects -Prepare preliminary engineering reports -Perform and review detailed calculations: stormwater management, leachate generation and pipe sizing, slope stability, and compaction density -Provide bidding and construction administration services -Assist in the preparation of project proposals -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 -Stand/Sit for extended periods of time -Assist with oversight and guidance of projects from initial concept through construction -Assist clients with construction procurement -Drive a passenger vehicle -Draft work for scoping/conceptual work/engineering packages -Manage project budgets and schedules

Requirements

• autocad
• civil3d
• pe
• b.s. engineering
• project management
• solid waste

What You Bring

The Project Manager / Civil Engineer will work with other engineers and CAD technicians on various civil, solid waste, and environmental related projects in our Birmingham, AL 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. -Project management experience -Registered as a Professional Engineer preferred or E.I.T. on track to become PE -Effective communication skills using oral, graphic, and written forms -Knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil3D -Bachelor's degree in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering -Ability to travel to project sites and work remotely as needed -Solid waste engineering experience -Ability to perform assigned tasks with minimal supervision -Ability to manage workload and budgets as allocated -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 -Use a computer and keyboard -5-8 years experience -Ability to relate well to project team, clients, regulators, and contractors -Minimum 4 years of civil engineering experience, including solid waste, land development, or closely related projects

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Benefits

o Profit Sharing o Leadership Development Program o Fitness Reimbursement o Health/Dental Insurance o Wellness Program o Flexible Work Schedule 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. o Referral Bonus Program o Community Service Events o Tuition Reimbursement o 401k Plan with Employer Match o Paid Time Off o Team Building Events o Short & Long Term Disability

About Labella Associates

-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.

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