Project Engineer - Solid Waste Engineer

Overview

Design and manage solid waste facilities and related civil/environmental projects.

Key Responsibilities

• detailed calculations
• design drawings
• project documents
• construction administration
• budget management
• permitting reports

Tasks

-Produce effective and high-quality project documents (including reports, drawings, and specifications) -Prepare various types of related reports and studies to secure permitting for projects -Prepare preliminary engineering reports -Perform and review detailed calculations: stormwater management, leachate generation and pipe sizing, slope stability, and compaction density -Provide bidding and construction administration services -Assist in the preparation of project proposals -Projects will include solid-waste related site development projects: develop master plans, design drawings, design of stormwater management and erosion control systems, technical specifications, and cost estimates -Assist with oversight and guidance of projects from initial concept through construction -Assist clients with construction procurement -Draft work for scoping/conceptual work/engineering packages -Manage project budgets and schedules

Requirements

• autocad
• civil3d
• pe
• bachelor’s
• solid waste
• project management

What You Bring

The Project Engineer / Solid Waste Engineer will work with other engineers and CAD technicians on various civil, solid waste, and environmental related projects in our Charlotte, NC office. The projects are challenging and provide unique design opportunities. You will be responsible for designing solid waste facilities that will enable LaBella to create sustainable, cost-effective solutions tailored to the specific needs of our clients. The projects are intricate and incorporate both civil and environmental engineering skills, including land development (grading and stormwater management); leachate collection, treatment, and management; renewable energy designs; and organic waste management. Brand new, already operational, and closed solid waste facilities face many different types of challenges - there is never a dull moment, nor is there a cookie-cutter solution that fits every similar situation. -Project management experience -Registered as a Professional Engineer preferred or E.I.T. on track to become PE -Effective communication skills using oral, graphic, and written forms -Knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil3D -5-10 years' experience -Bachelor's degree in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering -Ability to travel to project sites and work remotely as needed -Land development project experience -Solid waste engineering experience -Ability to perform assigned tasks with minimal supervision -Ability to manage workload and budgets as allocated -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 -Ability to relate well to project team, clients, regulators, and contractors -Minimum 4 years of civil engineering experience, including solid waste, land development, or closely related projects

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

About Labella Associates

-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.

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