Civil Engineer - Renewable Energy

LaBella Associates; City of Elmira (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; 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 Associates seeks a Civil Engineer for our Civil division in NY locations (Buffalo, Rochester, Elmira, Albany). The role supports multiple phases of civil projects, including design, permit packages, and coordination with clients and agencies.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of design experience, a BS in Civil Engineering, and familiarity with AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Hydrocad, and microstation tools. Flexible/hybrid work options are available.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering with 2–5 years of design experience.
• FE certification not required but preferred.
• Design experience in NY preferred.
• Experience with renewable energy projects (solar, BESS, or utility infra) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to all phases of Civil Engineering projects, including design concepts and detailed calculations.
• Collaborate with engineers and technical staff during detail design and produce high-quality drawings and specs.
• Manage bid phases and support projects through construction and closeout.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external clients and attend project meetings.
• Willingness to perform occasional field visits and support stormwater design and compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Client service orientation

Field inspection

Project coordination

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

FE certification preferred

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Microstation/InRoads

HydroCAD

AutoTURN

Job description

LaBella Associates was established in 1978 and has been voted a Top Workplace for the last five years. We are headquartered in Rochester, NY with offices across New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, North and South Carolina, and Madrid, Spain.

LaBella is a multi-disciplined architectural and engineering firm dedicated to client satisfaction through teamwork, respect, and trust. We provide services that take a project from start to finish—from an initial study to determine a project's feasibility to construction administration and start up, and everything in between.

We are currently seeking a Civil Engineer in our Civil division at our Buffalo, Rochester, Elmira, or Albany, NY location with 2–5 years' experience. Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid or remote options, may be available for candidates with the right level of experience and demonstrated ability.

LaBella's Renewable Energy Group provides comprehensive civil engineering and permitting services for utility‑scale and distributed energy projects, including solar, battery energy storage, and other renewable energy developments. Our team supports projects from early‑stage feasibility and permitting through detailed design, construction administration, and coordination with local agencies and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

The Civil Engineer will contribute to all phases of Civil Engineering projects, including the development of design concepts, performing detailed calculations, collaborating with other engineers and technical staff during detail design, producing effective and high‑quality drawings and specifications, managing bid phases, and supporting projects through construction and final closeout.

Salary Range

$65,000.00 – $85,000.00 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

• The ability to communicate effectively using oral, graphic, and written forms is critical for success in this position. Minimum requirements include a BS in Civil Engineering with 2 to 5 years of design experience.
• FE certification is not a requirement, but is also preferred.
• Design experience in NY preferred.
• Experience with renewable energy projects such as solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), or utility infrastructure is preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D and/or Microstation/InRoads and the ability to use either in designing utilities and grading is mandatory.
• Proficiency with HydroCAD and AutoTURN is necessary.
• Experience preparing construction drawings, technical reports, and permit application packages.
• Understanding of hydrology and stormwater design principles.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and coordinate with internal multidisciplinary teams and external clients.
• Willingness to perform occasional field visits and attend project meetings. Ideal candidates will have specific experience designing storm water management systems including compliance with local county/municipal guidelines, stormwater management calculations/reports, grading schemes, erosion and sediment control measures, and roadways.
• Ideal candidates will be self‑motivated, and possess a strong desire to satisfy clients.

Benefits

• 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.