
Civil Engineer- Water/Wastewater
Charlottesville, VAJob$85–110K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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Job overview
LaBella Associates seeks a Civil Engineer to contribute to water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the firm’s geographic footprint. The role offers exposure to projects ranging from small-town systems to complex urban infrastructure, including water sources, treatment, storage, distribution, and wastewater collection and disposal. The engineer will contribute across project phases and support work through construction closeout.
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Full job description
Our engineers design and deliver reliable, resilient, and sustainable infrastructure that directly protects public health, supports community growth, and shapes the environments where we live and work. As an Engineer joining our rapidly growing Water/Wastewater engineering Team, you will tackle diverse challenges across the firm’s entire geographic footprint - in the Mid-Atlantic and also the Southeast, Northeast and elsewhere. No two days are the same: one day you might be working with a small town of a few hundred residents, and the next, solving complex infrastructure challenges for cities of 100,000+. From wastewater treatment, collection, and disposal to surface water sources, groundwater wells, drinking water treatment, storage, and distribution, you will gain unmatched technical exposure and leadership opportunities.
We are seeking an action-oriented and goal-driven engineer who thrives on solving tough problems, taking ownership, and pushing projects across the finish line.
Job Duties
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Contributing to all phases of water/wastewater projects including the development of design concepts
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Performing and reviewing detailed calculations, working within teams in a collaborative manner and mentoring junior staff
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Overseeing design staff in, and contribution to, the production of effective and high-quality drawings and specifications
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Supporting projects throughout construction as they progress to final closeout.
Salary Range: $85,000 - $110,000 per year or greater, depending on experience level.
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
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Bachelor’s degree in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering.
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4-10 years’ experience.
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PE or the ability to obtain within 24 months.
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Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D. Revit experience is a plus.
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Familiarity with hydraulic/process modeling software is preferred.
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Experience with water supply, treatment, storage and distribution systems; experience with wastewater collection, treatment and disposal systems; experience with various forms of treatment processes for both water supplies as well as wastewater treatment systems.
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Experience with public works projects from planning and funding, design and entitlement, public bidding and construction administration, inspection and commissioning.
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Ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player, self-motivated with a strong desire to grow a career in the Water/Wastewater engineering field.
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Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate with Team members across the organization.
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.
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Flexible Work Schedule
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Health/Dental Insurance
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401k Plan with Employer Match
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Paid Parental Leave
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Short & Long Term Disability
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Profit Sharing
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Paid Time Off
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Leadership Development Program
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Fitness Reimbursement
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Referral Bonus Program
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Wellness Program
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Team Building Events
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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.
How this job compares
Set against the 5,130 open Civil Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$85–110K/yr
- Virginia median$91–135K/yr165 salary ranges
- US median$91–142K/yr2,887 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $98K, is 17% below the Virginia median midpoint ($117K) — in the middle half of Civil Engineer salary ranges in Virginia.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 220 open Civil Engineer jobs in Virginia and 5,130 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Virginia
- Parsons Corporation18 open
- Bowman17 open
- AECOM14 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Civil Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years at the median (4,263 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 3,847 of the 5,130 open Civil Engineer jobs (75%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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