LaBella Associates

Analyst

• Assists resources for team providing support to project managers, engineers, managers, and supervisors.
• Coordination of office supplies for department.
• Responsible for administrative tasks as needed.
• Assist with information technology requests and resolution.
• Process SAP work as needed.

Project Support Analyst

Operations

• Accurately identify, enter, update, and maintain data within the SAP system as dictated by the client
• Analyze equipment records, as-built plans, GIS, and other data across various software platforms/databases/work management systems
• Verify and review data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency
• Assist with data validation and maintenance
• Identify potential errors and misaligned data quickly and report those issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Always maintain confidentiality and integrity of client data
• Follow established processes and documentation standards for updating digital data in the SAP Global platform
• Work independently on tasks and submit reports on a timely basis for tracking purposes
• Coordinate with company & client data stakeholders as required
• Attend meetings and participate (virtually) as required

Data Operations Analyst

Engineer

• Conductor Selection
• Structure recommendations
• Insulation, A/C interference, static wire, grounding studies
• Line Design: Plans and Profiles, Cross section details
• LiDAR and aerial photo data
• Utilization of wetlands, vernal pool and sensitive resource data in line and structure design and placement
• Detailed estimate and probability modeling
• Other studies as required to complete the projects
• Lead overall transmission line design for all capital projects
• Review/Design transmission line plan and profile drawings using PLSCAD to ensure compliance with Client TM standards and NESC/other standards
• Drive the project plan for transmission line routing and strategy, specifically:
• Decide whether to rebuild existing lines or obtain additional right of way based on area congestion and local politics/permitting issues
• Determine required structure designs based on design constraints
• Determine routing in and around into congested stations to optimize design/reliability and minimize the number of crossings

Transmission Line Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

• Production of quality basemap and construction drawings for client, municipal, and regulatory agency review.
• Development of energization and de-energization procedures.
• Contractor and construction cost estimation.
• Creation of Material Pick Lists and data entry into SAP Work Management System.
• Apply for and obtain municipal highway permits and other right-of-way permits (e.g. NYSDOT, railroad, Thruway Authority, Canal Corporation, etc.)
• Coordinate with landowners to obtain right-of-way / easement when required.
• Create as-built records from inspector’s field notes (design redlines).
• Conduct preliminary field work which would include carrying approximately 10 lbs. throughout the work day. Expected amount of field work would be approximately 5-10% of annual work load, but may vary based on client needs and project assignments.
• Coordinate with all project stakeholders and act in the interest of our clients to support their project goals.

Gas Design Engineer

Manager

• Responsible for management of the construction of electric substations, substation upgrades, transmission lines and upgrades, generation upgrades and other projects to include civil and structural works, Protection and control installations and communications packages.
• Determine contract resource requirements, service specifications and manage contractor performance
• Manage activities related to coordination of field inspection and sign offs for construction projects.
• Monitor and evaluate activities of outsourced Construction companies to ensure adherence to safety, quality, schedules and budgets, cost effectiveness and control, and results
• Develop, review and evaluate contracts and agreements affecting the project execution and functional area operations and make appropriate recommendations
• Collaborate with management staff to resolve problems and coordinate activities.
• Ensure that construction management is integrated into the planning, scheduling, cost tracking, construction, installation, testing and acceptance activities.
• Contribute to the management of construction materials logistics and ensure material handling plans are established and managed
• Coordinate the transmission substations and lines construction schedules with the other functional areas within the Utility.
• Provide constructability feedback on electrical, mechanical, protection and civil construction standards
• Collaborate with other business organizations, contractors and subject matter experts to resolve disputes and prioritize business requirements
• Participate in the transmission facilities construction projects negotiations and joint planning efforts with other utilities
• Help lead and collaborate the activities to address or remedy substation and lines transmission system emergencies as necessary
• Identify construction risk during the planning, execution and construction phases and prepare risk mitigation plans.
• Adhere to Utility policies, programs and procedures as well as Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), and other relevant entities.
• Safety: Maintain safety awareness and ensure contractors comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures to assure a safe working environment at the construction site. Properly wear and care for applicable safety gear and equipment. Identify and communicate unsafe conditions to Contractors, Project Manager and assure safety concerns and issues are resolved.
• Manage the project and construction resources within the schedule and budget.
• Supervise construction activities while ensuring safety and compliance with energized work protocols.
• Supervise field crews, subcontractors, and equipment to execute tasks near or under live electrical components.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards, including OSHA, NESC, and utility-specific energized work procedures.
• Conduct pre-job briefings and hazard assessments before any work begins.
• Monitor work progress, resolve field issues, and report daily activities to project leadership.

Construction Manager

• Manage and execute Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), NYSDEC Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) and USEPA Brownfield projects, including Site Characterizations, Remedial Investigations, Alternatives Analyses, and Remedial Design.
• Develop and optimize engineering controls, automation, and system performance monitoring programs for new and existing remedial systems.
• Lead design and feasibility evaluations for remedial technologies such as:
• - Excavation/off-site disposal
• - In-situ chemical oxidation/reduction
• - Thermal remediation
• - Sub-slab depressurization systems
• - PFAS treatment systems
• Oversee field programs including soil, groundwater, soil vapor, and surface water sampling.
• Analyze and present field and laboratory data; prepare and review technical reports.
• Support litigation and expert witness assignments as needed.
• Experience with Title V air permits, state facility permits and air registrations is not required but preferred.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, geologists, and environmental scientists.
• Promote technical excellence, collaboration, and professional growth within the team.
• Prepare proposals, scopes of work, cost estimates, and project budgets.
• Maintain strong relationships with regulatory agencies.
• Represent LaBella professionally in alignment with our core values.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships across the private and public sectors.

Senior Environmental Engineer

Project Manager

• Civil and Transportation leader for public and private market sector work.
• Identify opportunities and cultivate relationships with key municipal clients.
• Actively represent the company at Business Development external functions/organizations.
• Collaborate with Civil Team, Regional and Discipline Leaders to manage and direct work.
• Conduct regular check-in meetings with Civil Discipline Leader.
• Monitor and report on project schedule, financial goals and resources.
• Coach and mentor younger / less experienced staff.
• Serve as project manager for municipal, recreation space project types.

Project Manager – Civil

Designer

• CAD work during the conceptual engineering phase of the project
• Provide support during the detailed engineering phase of the project by drafting key concepts needed to convey intent to the design engineer as needed
• Review a sample of all drawings supplied by detailed engineering firm to ensure compliance with Owner’s CAD standards, this includes items such as:
• Border and revision procedures and compliance
• Line and text style weights, fonts, heights, etc.
• Overall drawing format issues
• Proper use of CAD layers in drawings
• Review and proper filing of as-built drawing work associated with all projects

Designer – Transmission Lines

Controller

• Responsible for planning, monitoring, and managing an organization’s financial resources
• Ensure spending aligns with strategic goals and approved budgets
• Provide financial oversight by creating budgets and tracking expenditures
• Offer data-driven insights that support effective decision-making and cost optimization
• Produce a variety of regular and ad-hoc reports in support of project planning and control
• Work closely with all functional departments to ensure policies, procedures, and standards are adhered to
• Develop, implement, feed, reconcile, and maintain project control databases and reports
• Manage reconciliation of program controls data with financial and performance systems
• Verify accuracy of all cost information including proper coding and allocation to project budget
• Produce accounting and project cost reports, reports on deviations, under-runs and over-runs
• Prepare forecasts and cost trend reports
• Review and evaluate trends and their impact on project costs
• Monitor project costs and commitment to budget and forecasts
• Maintain change control and change order register
• Assess progress measurement and develop/update progress curves for reporting.
• Responsible for EVM during all project stages.

Budget Controller

• Preparing maps and figures in ArcGIS Pro for a wide variety of projects in the permitting field. Proper data management and organization is required.
• Have a working knowledge in state and federal regulations in regard to wetlands, species, stormwater, and permits.
• Participating in fieldwork for jurisdictional wetland surveys and Waters of the US, which would include assistance with plant identifications, soil analysis, and identification of hydrological characteristics.
• Preparing wetland delineation reports summarizing field findings for soil types, vegetation, and hydrological characteristics.
• Participating in fieldwork for protected species surveys.