Senior Civil Engineer — Public Infrastructure Leader

LaBella Associates; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; 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 in Charlotte, NC seeks a Senior Civil Engineer to lead multidisciplinary public infrastructure projects, mentor staff, and strengthen client partnerships for sustainable, connected communities.

You will oversee budgets, schedules, QA/QC, and business development, collaborating across offices to deliver high-quality designs that meet local standards and advance community resilience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in municipal or public infrastructure design and project management.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in North Carolina or eligible to obtain within 6 months.
• Proven track record leading teams, managing clients, and delivering successful infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of multidisciplinary public infrastructure projects.
• Develop a team of engineers, designers, and technical staff.
• Build and maintain relationships with municipal and state clients, serving as a trusted technical advisor.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, staffing, and performance to ensure successful delivery and client satisfaction.
• Provide quality assurance and quality control oversight on design deliverables.
• Lead business development efforts, from identifying opportunities to developing proposals and presenting them to clients.
• Collaborate with peers across offices and disciplines to share resources and strengthen technical excellence.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentoring staff

Client relationship management

Budget management

Quality assurance

Business development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AutoDesk Civil 3D

Stormwater design

Utility design

Local standards

Job description

LaBella Associates in Charlotte, NC seeks a Senior Civil Engineer to lead multidisciplinary public infrastructure projects, mentor staff, and strengthen client partnerships for sustainable, connected communities.

You will oversee budgets, schedules, QA/QC, and business development, collaborating across offices to deliver high-quality designs that meet local standards and advance community resilience.