Senior Structural Engineer at Labella Associates in Buffalo, NY | USD100,000-150,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

budget management

complex design

drawing review

system layouts

site inspection

technical specs

Maintains and manages budgets for projects including hours and resources
Completes complex and specialty types of design
Reviews and evaluates shop drawings and product submittals
Develops cost effective system layouts as well as performing calculations and coordination with other disciplines
Visits construction sites to inspect work in progress or completed
Prepares technical specifications
Serves as a Lead Engineer who supervises a team of structural engineers, designers and technicians in production of structural construction documents including drawings, specifications, bidding and construction administration for large complex projects including calculation and document reviews
Works closely with regional managers on managing workload allocation and assists on the preparation of business proposals for new work
Stays abreast of technical advancements in respective field and disseminates information to others
Performs site visits for documentation and cost estimating of existing systems and building conditions
Prepares Engineering Reports
Maintains client relationships

Requirements

bs civil

ny pe

15+ years

analysis software

revit

communication

BS in Civil Engineering is required
A New York State PE license is required
Minimum of 15 years of experience working in the consulting engineering industry
Project history using computer analysis software experience is essential
Strong writing and communication skills
Revit Experience is a plus
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines

Benefits

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.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000 per year

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

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

budget management

complex design

drawing review

system layouts

site inspection

technical specs

Maintains and manages budgets for projects including hours and resources
Completes complex and specialty types of design
Reviews and evaluates shop drawings and product submittals
Develops cost effective system layouts as well as performing calculations and coordination with other disciplines
Visits construction sites to inspect work in progress or completed
Prepares technical specifications
Serves as a Lead Engineer who supervises a team of structural engineers, designers and technicians in production of structural construction documents including drawings, specifications, bidding and construction administration for large complex projects including calculation and document reviews
Works closely with regional managers on managing workload allocation and assists on the preparation of business proposals for new work
Stays abreast of technical advancements in respective field and disseminates information to others
Performs site visits for documentation and cost estimating of existing systems and building conditions
Prepares Engineering Reports
Maintains client relationships

Requirements

bs civil

ny pe

15+ years

analysis software

revit

communication

BS in Civil Engineering is required
A New York State PE license is required
Minimum of 15 years of experience working in the consulting engineering industry
Project history using computer analysis software experience is essential
Strong writing and communication skills
Revit Experience is a plus
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines

Benefits

Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000 per year

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

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