Senior Landfill Engineer at Labella Associates in Birmingham, AL | Kablio

Role

Description

report preparation

permit securing

master planning

stormwater design

cost estimation

project management

Preparing various types of related reports and studies and secure permitting for projects
Projects will include solid-waste related site development projects (i.e., landfills, transfer stations, convenience sites): developing master plans, design drawings, design of stormwater management and erosion control systems, technical specifications, and cost estimates
Developing and evaluating plans and criteria for a variety of projects as well as planning and coordinating activities to be carried out by others including in-house engineers, designers, and geologists and outside specialty consultants
Position includes teaching and mentoring of younger staff located in offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic
Responsible for planning, scheduling, developing, coordinating, directing, and managing large and small design and master planning projects with many complex features

Requirements

autocad

communication

professional engineer

10+ years

travel

team player

Knowledge of AutoCAD
Must have good communication skills and be able to teach and mentor junior staff as well as communicate effectively with project team members, regulators and clients
Minimum requirements include a BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Licensed Professional Engineer with 10 to 15 years of experience, including solid waste or closely related projects
Position will require travel to other offices and clients' facilities to better understand site conditions and design considerations and to monitor construction progress
Ideal candidate has the traits of a 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
Willing and capable of traveling throughout the Mid-Atlantic

Benefits

o Team Building Events

o 401k Plan with Employer Match

o Paid Time Off

o Short & Long Term Disability

o Profit Sharing

o Community Service Events

o Health/Dental Insurance

o Tuition Reimbursement

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 Fitness Reimbursement

o Leadership Development Program

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

report preparation

permit securing

master planning

stormwater design

cost estimation

project management

Preparing various types of related reports and studies and secure permitting for projects
Projects will include solid-waste related site development projects (i.e., landfills, transfer stations, convenience sites): developing master plans, design drawings, design of stormwater management and erosion control systems, technical specifications, and cost estimates
Developing and evaluating plans and criteria for a variety of projects as well as planning and coordinating activities to be carried out by others including in-house engineers, designers, and geologists and outside specialty consultants
Position includes teaching and mentoring of younger staff located in offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic
Responsible for planning, scheduling, developing, coordinating, directing, and managing large and small design and master planning projects with many complex features

Requirements

autocad

communication

professional engineer

10+ years

travel

team player

Knowledge of AutoCAD
Must have good communication skills and be able to teach and mentor junior staff as well as communicate effectively with project team members, regulators and clients
Minimum requirements include a BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Licensed Professional Engineer with 10 to 15 years of experience, including solid waste or closely related projects
Position will require travel to other offices and clients' facilities to better understand site conditions and design considerations and to monitor construction progress
Ideal candidate has the traits of a 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
Willing and capable of traveling throughout the Mid-Atlantic

Benefits

o Team Building Events

o 401k Plan with Employer Match

o Paid Time Off

o Short & Long Term Disability

o Profit Sharing

o Community Service Events

o Health/Dental Insurance

o Tuition Reimbursement

o Wellness Program

o Flexible Work Schedule

o Referral Bonus Program

o Fitness Reimbursement

o Leadership Development Program

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