Community Development Assistant Jobs in Schenectady, NY

Help turn infrastructure needs into funded, designed, and delivered solutions. We create the systems that connect people, places, and opportunity — from complete streets and parks to utilities and civic spaces. This role offers opportunities to support infrastructure planning, program implementation, and community-focused initiatives alongside traditional engineering design work.

Job Duties

• Assist in preparing site, roadway, stormwater, and utility designs.
• Produce drawings, plans, cost estimates, and technical documents.
• Conduct site visits and assist with field investigations, construction observation, and data collection.
• Assist with project development activities including funding applications and program documentation.
• Help ensure municipalities comply with applicable codes, standards, permit requirements, and agency guidelines.
• Interpret local, state, and federal regulations related to stormwater, drinking water, land development, and public infrastructure.
• Collaborate with engineers, planners, funding specialists, and program managers to advance client infrastructure goals.
• Help prepare technical analyses, reports, and supporting documentation for infrastructure funding and implementation initiatives.

Salary Range: $70,000 - $75,000 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 Engineering or related field.
• 0–3 years of experience.
• EIT certification or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Familiarity with Civil 3D (preferred, not required).
• Interest in municipal infrastructure, public works, and community development projects.
• Desire to develop both technical engineering and project delivery skills.

You’ll contribute to meaningful projects that strengthen communities, supported by mentors who help you explore different aspects of civil design, infrastructure planning, and program delivery. 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.

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.