Water/wastewater designer

Start building systems that sustain communities.

Our teams design and deliver reliable, resilient, and sustainable water and wastewater systems that protect public health and support community growth. As a Water/Wastewater Designer, you’ll support meaningful projects while learning from experienced engineers committed to your development.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with the design of water and wastewater treatment, distribution, and collection systems.
• Prepare drawings, models, calculations, and technical deliverables using AutoCAD and design tools.
• Support senior engineers with hydraulic modeling, alternatives analysis, and technical evaluations.
• Participate in site visits, field investigations, and construction observation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve technical challenges and deliver quality projects.
• Engage in structured training, mentorship, and hands-on learning across project phases.

Salary Range: $70,000 - $89,000 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 or Environmental Engineering (or closely related field).

2-5 years of engineering or design experience.

EIT certification or ability to obtain within 12 months.

Interest in water/wastewater treatment and conveyance systems.

Familiarity with AutoCAD or Civil 3D (preferred, not required).

Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.

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.