Environmental and Permitting Specialist
Labella Associates
project oversight
permitting management
environmental management
task management
project deliverables
- Provide in-field project oversight, as applicable to environmental and permitting tasks.
- Manage all permitting and environmental tasks on utility projects (e.g. wetland/stream impacts, stormwater, threatened and endangered species, historical/cultural impacts, rights-of-way, railroads, municipal, Article VII/VIII, Part 102, Article 10/94c, etc.).
- Independently manage tasks and meet project deliverable schedules while simultaneously working as part of a team.
bs/ms
junior-level
project management
fast-paced
communication
experience
We are seeking a junior-level Environmental and Permitting Specialist for gas and electric distribution, transmission, and substation utility projects. This position will be in our Environmental Permitting and Compliance Group and based out of a client's office in Binghamton, NY, with the ability for some hybrid work. The position will mainly be officed-based with occasional fieldwork. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of permitting, planning, or environmental experience and be a highly motivated worker with a willingness to work both independently and on a team. The position will require someone who is willing to manage a variety of different tasks and projects simultaneously. Preference to candidates who already have experience managing projects or individual tasks independently.
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced setting.
- Organizational and multitasking skills are a must while working in a fast-paced environment.
- BS or MS in Environmental Science, Biology, Geology, Environmental Engineering, Planning, or related field of study.
- Exceptional verbal and technical written communication skills are essential as well as time management skills
- Environmental permitting experience preferred
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
o 401k Plan with Employer Match
Salary Range: $40,000 - $60,000
o Leadership Development Program
o Referral Bonus Program
o Wellness Program
o Team Building Events
o Health/Dental Insurance
o Paid Time Off
o Profit Sharing
o Fitness Reimbursement
o Community Service Events
o Short & Long Term Disability
o Tuition Reimbursement
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.
Training + Development- background checks may be conducted according to company policy.
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
