Field Planner / Engineer

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Labella Associates
Multidisciplinary firm offering engineering, architecture, environmental and infrastructure services from planning through delivery.
Design and manage distribution line projects, including routing, permits, and engineering.
20 days ago ago
$110,000 - $130,000
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Binghamton, NY
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
engineering design
distribution design
sap workorders
scoping docs
autocad design
project planning
  • Create Detailed engineering design with sketch that includes scope of work installs, transfers, removals and T tables with applicable CUs, Qtys and PayID template that corresponds to the scope of work
  • Lead overall distribution line design for all capital projects
  • Create SAP executable WOs
  • Create scoping documentation - including proposed scope of work in word form and plotted on circuit map
  • Determine required structure designs based on design constraints
  • Determine routing in and around into congested stations to optimize design/reliability and minimize the number of crossings.
  • Submit Highway permits as required Other duties and activities as requested.
  • Utilization of wetlands, vernal pool and sensitive resource data in line and structure design and placement
  • Owner Decide whether to rebuild existing lines or obtain additional right of way based on area congestion and local politics/permitting issues.
  • Drive the project plan for distribution line routing and strategy, specifically:
  • Review/Design distribution line plan and profile drawings using AUTOCAD/Firefly to ensure compliance with AVANGRID distribution standards and NESC/other standards
What you bring
learning
communication
decision-making
mechanical aptitude
lidar
driver's license
  • Ability to take on new challenges and learn new skills as needed
  • Communication, decision-making, mechanical aptitude, and customer service skills
  • Strong written and oral speaking skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including customers
  • LiDAR and aerial photo data
  • Possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in state of residence and demonstrate safe and responsible operation of motor vehicles. Must operate motor vehicles during normal working hours to perform various assigned tasks
Benefits

Salary Range: $110,000 - $130,000

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.

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