Civil Designer - Municipal Infrastructure

Labella-Associates; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

LaBella is seeking a Civil Designer to help design infrastructure that connects people and places in Charlotte, NC. You will support roadway, stormwater, and utility designs, produce drawings and cost estimates, and assist with site visits and construction observation.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, 0–2 years of experience, and an EIT or plan to obtain it within 12 months. Familiarity with Civil 3D is a plus; strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 0–2 years of experience.
• EIT certification or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Familiarity with Civil 3D (preferred, not required).

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing roadway, stormwater, and utility designs.
• Produce drawings, plans, cost estimates, and technical documents.
• Conduct site visits and assist with construction observation and data collection.
• Support senior engineers in evaluating design alternatives and solving technical challenges.
• Collaborate with teams across planning, environmental, surveying, and other disciplines.
• Engage in design training and mentoring activities that build technical foundation.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Public infrastructure curiosity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

Design the infrastructure that shapes everyday life.

We create the systems that connect people, places, and opportunity, from complete streets and to utilities and civic spaces. As a Civil Designer, you’ll support a variety of public infrastructure projects and learn how smart design strengthens communities.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in preparing roadway, stormwater, and utility designs.
• Produce drawings, plans, cost estimates, and technical documents.
• Conduct site visits and assist with construction observation and data collection.
• Support senior engineers in evaluating design alternatives and solving technical challenges.
• Collaborate with teams across planning, environmental, surveying, and other disciplines.
• Engage in design training and mentoring activities that build technical foundation.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

You’ll contribute to meaningful projects that strengthen communities, supported by mentors who help you explore different aspects of civil design. As an employee-owned firm, we empower our people to think like owners. We want you to play a direct role in shaping our future and share in our success.

Salary Range:$68,000 - $72,000 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 0–2 years of experience.
• EIT certification or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Familiarity with Civil 3D (preferred, not required).
• Strong communication, teamwork, and curiosity about public infrastructure

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.