Senior Civil Engineer / Team Leader - Municipal

Lead projects that shape how communities thrive!

We are currently seeking a Senior Civil Engineer / Team Leader - Municipal Engineering for our White Plains, NY office. This position is available to an experienced engineer or a project manager with the drive and desire to make an impact in the White Plains / Westchester County Community. The individual will be responsible for leading design, planning, and scheduling. The successful candidate will provide leadership, mentorship, and design assistance to engineering staff for municipal engineering, water and wastewater related projects. This role can accelerate your career goals through immediate opportunities to lead, and comes with a competitive starting salary, incentive compensation, a comprehensive benefit package, opportunities to go through our leadership development program and opportunities to become a LaBella shareholder. Our Propel Leadership Development Program provides opportunities for personal and professional growth to develop the next generation of leaders.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of multidisciplinary public infrastructure projects.
• Lead a team of engineers, designers, and technical staff, fostering professional growth and accountability.
• Build and maintain strong 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.
• Participate in 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.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

You’ll lead meaningful work that connects engineering excellence with community impact — while guiding the next generation of engineers to do the same. We believe in practical innovation, collaboration, and people-first design. As an employee-owned firm, we empower our people to think like owners. We want you to play a direct role in shaping our future and share in our success.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 15+ years of experience in municipal or public infrastructure design and project management.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in New York or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Proven experience leading teams, managing clients, and delivering successful infrastructure projects.
• Possess a high capacity for self-motivation and be able to apply engineering knowledge to a wide variety of projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communications and analytical/problem solving skills are essential.
• Strong understanding of AutoDesk Civil 3D, stormwater and utility design, and local standards.

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.