Senior Landfill Engineer

Labella Associates

The Role

Overview

Senior engineer overseeing solid waste design, planning, and mentorship

Key Responsibilities

  • master planning
  • design drawings
  • stormwater design
  • cost estimating
  • permitting
  • project management

Tasks

-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 -Position includes teaching and mentoring of younger staff located in offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic -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 -Preparing various types of related reports and studies and secure permitting for projects -Responsible for planning, scheduling, developing, coordinating, directing, and managing large and small design and master planning projects with many complex features

Requirements

  • autocad
  • pe license
  • 10+ years
  • bs engineering
  • communication
  • travel

What You Bring

-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 -Knowledge of AutoCAD -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 -Willing and capable of traveling throughout the Mid-Atlantic -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

Benefits

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

The Company

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.

Sector Specialisms

Buildings

Energy

Infrastructure

Environmental

Land Development

Healthcare Facilities

Oil & Gas

Gas Distribution

Gas Transmission

Pipeline Design

Compressor and Pump Stations

Terminal and Storage Facilities

Transmission Pipelines

Station & Facility Design

Pipeline Integrity Services

Building Code Services

Commercial & Mixed-Use

Climate Solutions