Civil Engineer- Water/Wastewater (0-3 yrs.) - LaBella Associates : Job Details

LaBella is currently seeking an entry level Civil Engineer to join our municipal group.

• Assist with the design of water distribution and transmission mains, booster stations, and water tanks.
• Assist with the design of wastewater collection mains and pump stations.
• Assist with the design of stormwater collection and stormwater management practices.
• Assist with the design of new roadways and drainage systems.
• Prepare project specifications and design reports.
• Assist with Construction Administration tasks such as attending meetings, reviewing submittals and pay applications, and preparing punch list and closeout documents.
• Observe on-going construction projects and prepare daily inspection reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• 0 to 3 years of experience in the A/E consulting industry or related fields.
• Proficient in Microsoft productivity suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Ability, willingness, and enthusiasm to learn as necessary to fill different roles based on project needs that vary in breadth, depth, and subject matter.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate efficiently with teammates in different disciplines and different locations.
• Ability and willingness to receive and understand instructions/guidance and complete tasks independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• EIT or the ability to obtain within 12 months preferred.
• Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Revit software and associated best practices related to layering, drawing/figure production, and coordination between disciplines.
• Experience modeling water systems using HydroCAD, WaterCAD, or other hydraulic/process modeling software.
• Experience completing hydraulic calculations with a functional understanding of the typical design and selection of pumps (including system curve development) and other common components (pipe, valves, and other appurtenances).
• Knowledge of typical drinking water and wastewater treatment unit processes, and familiarity with the methods by which such unit processes are sized based upon applicable design parameters.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Occasionally move about inside the office to access conference rooms, office machinery, etc.
• Occasionally ascends/descends stairs to access meeting rooms, office machinery, etc. (Elevator available)
• Occasionally ascends/descends stairs and ladders for observation of facility operations and construction activities.
• Frequently communicates with design team members. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions.
• Occasional travel, primarily within New York State.
• Ability to access all areas of project sites and conduct physical evaluations of site and facilities, including ability to climb; walk a significant distance, sometimes on uneven ground; and occasional minor lifting (