Engineer - Field Planning at Labella Associates in Augusta, ME | USD75,000-120,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

line design

scope docs

project planning

sap wos

autocad design

permit submissions

Lead overall distribution line design for all capital projects
Create scoping documentation - including proposed scope of work in word form and plotted on circuit map
Drive the project plan for distribution line routing and strategy, specifically:
Create SAP executable WOs
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
Determine routing in and around into congested stations to optimize design/reliability and minimize the number of crossings
Utilization of wetlands, vernal pool and sensitive resource data in line and structure design and placement
Review/Design distribution line plan and profile drawings using AUTOCAD/Firefly to ensure compliance with AVANGRID distribution standards and NESC/other standards
Determine required structure designs based on design constraints
Submit Highway permits as required
Decide whether to rebuild existing lines or obtain additional right of way based on area congestion and local politics/permitting issues

Requirements

engineering degree

lidar

aerial photo

pe

2-5 yrs

Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology
LiDAR and aerial photo data
PE requested
2-5 years of engineering experience in the functional area

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: $75,000 - $120,000

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

line design

scope docs

project planning

sap wos

autocad design

permit submissions

Lead overall distribution line design for all capital projects
Create scoping documentation - including proposed scope of work in word form and plotted on circuit map
Drive the project plan for distribution line routing and strategy, specifically:
Create SAP executable WOs
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
Determine routing in and around into congested stations to optimize design/reliability and minimize the number of crossings
Utilization of wetlands, vernal pool and sensitive resource data in line and structure design and placement
Review/Design distribution line plan and profile drawings using AUTOCAD/Firefly to ensure compliance with AVANGRID distribution standards and NESC/other standards
Determine required structure designs based on design constraints
Submit Highway permits as required
Decide whether to rebuild existing lines or obtain additional right of way based on area congestion and local politics/permitting issues

Requirements

engineering degree

lidar

aerial photo

pe

2-5 yrs

Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology
LiDAR and aerial photo data
PE requested
2-5 years of engineering experience in the functional area

Benefits

Salary Range: $75,000 - $120,000

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