Water/Wastewater Engineer

Water/Wastewater Engineer

LaBella Associates · Charlotte, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-18

Workplace: on_site

Department: Civil

Description

Build systems that sustain communities. Our engineers design and deliver reliable, resilient, and sustainable water and wastewater systems that protect public health and support community growth. As a Water/Wastewater Engineer, you’ll help shape the infrastructure that keeps cities running and people safe.

Duties:

• Design, lead, and manage projects involving treatment, distribution, and collection systems.
• Collaborate with engineers, operators, and municipal clients to develop creative, cost-effective solutions.
• Oversee project scopes, budgets, and schedules while mentoring junior staff.
• Prepare reports, technical memoranda, and construction documents that reflect high standards of quality.
• Engage with clients and communities to communicate technical ideas clearly and confidently.
• Contribute to business development and proposal efforts as you grow into a trusted advisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (Master’s a plus).
• 5+ years of experience in water/wastewater system design and project delivery.
• PE license or EIT actively pursuing licensure.
• Experience with AutoDesk tools and hydraulic/process modeling software.
• Familiarity with BIM software such as Revit is a plus.
• Excellent communication, organization, and mentoring skills.

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.

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