Jr. Highway Engineer at Labella Associates in Scranton, PA | USD60,000-70,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

alignment design

drainage design

pavement markings

safety assessments

erosion control

report preparation

Tasks would include: design of horizontal and vertical alignments, drainage systems, signing and pavement markings, safety assessments, erosion and sediment control, development of maintenance and protection of traffic schemes, and preparation of construction related documents
Other responsibilities may include: report preparation, field reconnaissance and inspection, project rendering
Work as part of a team in all facets of transportation engineering including roadway, trail, and pedestrian type projects
Attend meetings and conferences when necessary/required

Requirements

civil engineering

eit

autocad

microstation

microsoft office

hydrologic modeling

We are currently seeking qualified candidates to fill a Junior Highway Engineer position in our Scranton, PA office.

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (with concentration in Transportation) from an ABET Accredited College
0 to 5 years of experience
Preferably have their EIT Certificate (or the ability to obtain within 12 months) - PE License is a plus
Experience using MicroStation and/or AutoCAD is a plus
Strong communication and organizational skills
Experience with PennDOT and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission projects is a plus
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, such as Word & Excel
Experience with Hydrologic and Hydraulic modeling software a plus

Benefits

Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000

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.

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

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

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.

Culture + Values

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

Environment + Sustainability

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

Inclusion & Diversity

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

Articles

Our Services

Careers

Our Projects

Role

Description

alignment design

drainage design

pavement markings

safety assessments

erosion control

report preparation

Tasks would include: design of horizontal and vertical alignments, drainage systems, signing and pavement markings, safety assessments, erosion and sediment control, development of maintenance and protection of traffic schemes, and preparation of construction related documents
Other responsibilities may include: report preparation, field reconnaissance and inspection, project rendering
Work as part of a team in all facets of transportation engineering including roadway, trail, and pedestrian type projects
Attend meetings and conferences when necessary/required

Requirements

civil engineering

eit

autocad

microstation

microsoft office

hydrologic modeling

We are currently seeking qualified candidates to fill a Junior Highway Engineer position in our Scranton, PA office.

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (with concentration in Transportation) from an ABET Accredited College
0 to 5 years of experience
Preferably have their EIT Certificate (or the ability to obtain within 12 months) - PE License is a plus
Experience using MicroStation and/or AutoCAD is a plus
Strong communication and organizational skills
Experience with PennDOT and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission projects is a plus
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, such as Word & Excel
Experience with Hydrologic and Hydraulic modeling software a plus

Benefits

Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000

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

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

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.

Culture + Values

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

Environment + Sustainability

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

Inclusion & Diversity

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

Articles

Our Services

Careers

Our Projects