LaBella Associates

Civil Designer - Land Development

LaBella Associates  •  $65k - $80k/yr  •  Syracuse, NY (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

The Civil Division at LaBella provides 5 areas of service including Municipal, Land Development, Renewable Energy, Planning, Gas and Data Intelligence.

We are currently looking for entry-level Civil Designers to join our Land Development team at our Syracuse, NY office in 2027.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The Civil Designer supports the planning and design of public infrastructure projects that enhance how communities live, move, and connect. This role assists with the preparation of site, roadway, stormwater, and utility designs while producing drawings, technical documents, and project-related deliverables using AutoCAD and Civil 3D. The position works both independently and collaboratively to apply standard civil engineering techniques, support field activities, and contribute to practical design solutions. The Civil Designer also partners with multidisciplinary teams and participates in training and mentoring activities to build technical knowledge and professional growth.

Primary Accountabilities:

  • Assist in the planning and design of site, roadway, stormwater, and utility improvements for civil engineering projects.
  • Prepare drawings, plans, cost estimates, and technical documents using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and related design tools.
  • Evaluate and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to support project development and design quality.
  • Conduct site visits, gather field data, and assist with construction observation to support design and project execution.
  • Collaborate with engineers and multidisciplinary teams to evaluate design alternatives and help resolve technical challenges.
  • Participate in training, mentoring, and professional development activities to strengthen technical skills and support continued growth.

Decision Making Responsibilities:

  • May contribute to business and operational decisions that affect the department. Decisions made address non-routine questions and situations, often requiring investigation and/or research of precedents. Uses patterns, trends, and precedents to analyze situations and determine appropriate course of action or approach to solving problems.

Independence of Action:

  • Work is closely monitored by supervisor/manager; detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided.

Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.

Requirements

  • 1 -3 years of work-related experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering
  • Valid driver’s license

Physical Requirements:

  • Office Environment / no specific or unusual physical or environmental requirements
  • Vision and hearing abilities
  • Sit for extended periods of time
  • Use a computer and keyboard
  • On occasion may:

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.

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

LaBella is committed to facilitating a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are respected, valued, and celebrated by implementing thoughtful, practical, and innovative strategies that support our employees and serve the communities in which we reside. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

LaBella Associates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. LaBella Associates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resume submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with LaBella Associates. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through human resources.

LaBella Associates

About LaBella Associates

At LaBella Associates, our job is to create – structures, plans, ideas, results. As a nationally recognized Design Professional Corporation, that’s a given, right? But here’s what really drives us: creating partnership between our team and our clients. So much so that we become one team, unified in the unrelenting pursuit of exceptional on each and every project. Reliability. Accountability. Collaboration. Respect. Not skills we went to school for, but innate in LaBella team members.

The pursuit of partnership is embedded in our culture—has been since our inception in 1978. And it affects client outcomes in profound ways. It means we’re built to expertly execute projects from start to finish. That we have the talent and resources to take on any challenge. That projects are completed on time, on budget, and beyond expectations. And that we win awards – not just for our talent, but also for our ethics, employee culture, and growth.

Headquartered in Rochester, NY, LaBella is home to more than 2,000 multi-disciplinary consultants who plan, design, engineer, and manage public and private projects that enrich our communities. Our expertise is recognized in infrastructure, buildings, environmental, and energy projects throughout the eastern United States and Spain, with recent expansion into the United Kingdom. Across the breadth of LaBella’s disciplines and services, a legacy of exceptional quality and value are the common threads. Those outcomes are made possible by something even more foundational to our company and our culture—an enduring commitment to client partnership.

Industry
Architecture & Engineering
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Rochester, New York
Year Founded
1978
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