Careers · Webster, NY

Real projects.
Real ownership.
From day one.

We're a civil engineering and land surveying firm of about 12 people in Webster, NY. You work directly with clients and agencies, you put your name on projects, and you don't sit in a queue waiting for someone else to finish before your part starts.

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What You'll Do

The Work

We do civil engineering, land surveying, and site development. All under one roof. The work is practical and grounded. Projects go from concept through permit through construction, and you'll touch all of it.

Civil Engineering & Site Planning

Site layout, grading, utility planning, drainage. You'll work on real development projects from concept through permit approval and construction.

Land Surveying & Boundary Work

Boundary determinations, topographic surveys, subdivision mapping, and drone LiDAR aerial surveys across Western New York.

Municipal Permitting & Agency Coordination

Planning board applications, zoning review, response letters, and direct agency coordination. You'll know the approval path, not just the drawings.

SWPPP & Construction-Phase Support

We have a qualified SWPPP inspector on staff with active inspections. Construction-phase support is real, ongoing work — not an afterthought.

Why MLA

What's Different Here

We're not going to claim we're the best place to work in the region. But we can tell you what's genuinely different about working at a firm our size.

01

Own it from day one

Small team, real responsibility. You won't spend three years doing redlines waiting for your shot. Your name goes on the work, your judgment gets called on, and you'll see your projects built. For better or worse, it's yours.

02

Client-facing fast

You'll be talking to municipalities, architects, contractors, and developers early on. There are no layers of project management to hide behind. That's uncomfortable for about the first month. After that, most people consider it a feature.

03

Varied pace, no slow seasons

We work across commercial, residential, and municipal projects. One week you're presenting to a planning board, the next you're in boots on a construction site. If you need a predictable routine, this will take some getting used to.

04

Tight team, low overhead

About 12 people. Everyone knows the work, everyone knows each other, and there's genuinely nowhere to hide a bad week. The upside is decisions happen fast and the people running the firm sit about 20 feet away.

The Pace

A Week at MLA

Work here moves. Here's what a realistic week looks like for someone in a technical role at MLA.

Monday – Tuesday

MON
TUE

In the Field

Survey crew is out on a boundary job in Wayne County. The civil engineer is walking a site with a developer before the planning board application goes in. Everything is moving in parallel.

Wednesday – Thursday

WED
THU

Back at the Office

Survey data is being reduced and drafted. A site plan is being revised after agency comments came back. Someone is writing a response letter to the planning board. A real one, not a template.

Friday

FRI

Closing the Week

SWPPP inspection this morning. Afternoon reviewing a proposal scope with a principal and getting ready for next week's planning board meeting. The week ends with something actually done.

Fit

Who Thrives Here

We'd rather be direct about it. Not every good engineer or surveyor is the right fit for a firm our size, and that works both ways. Here's an honest take.

You'll fit in if...

  • You want to see your work built — and you want to know it was your work

  • You're comfortable making judgment calls and defending them

  • You like problem-solving without a committee

  • You want to know clients by name, not just by project number

  • You're okay with Monday looking nothing like Tuesday

  • You're early in your career and want to grow fast, or mid-career and done with bureaucracy

This might not be the right fit if...

  • You need a lot of structure, formal mentorship, or process-heavy onboarding

  • You prefer to specialize narrowly in one technical area and go deep for years

  • You're looking for a large firm with formal advancement tracks and HR infrastructure

  • You want the security of a large backlog and institutional client pipeline

  • You're not comfortable talking to clients or agencies directly

Now Hiring

Open Positions

5 open positions as of April 2026.

Full-Time Hybrid

Senior Civil Engineer (PE)

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Full-Time Hybrid

Senior Project Manager

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Full-Time Field — Western NY

Entry Level Surveyor

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Full-Time Hybrid

Licensed Land Surveyor (PLS)

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Full-Time Webster, NY

Entry Level Civil Engineer

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Full-Time Hybrid

Senior Civil Engineer (PE)

We are looking for an experienced, licensed civil engineer to take a senior technical role at MLA. This is not a supervisory title in a large organization. It is a hands-on position at a small firm where the work is real, the clients are real, and your name is on the drawings.

You will serve as engineer of record on site development projects across commercial, residential, and municipal sectors. You will manage permitting, lead agency coordination, and work directly with clients and principals on project strategy. If you want to do meaningful engineering work and have a direct line to the decisions that matter, this is the role.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Serve as technical lead and engineer of record on site development and land development projects
  • Prepare and manage permit-level plans including grading, drainage, utilities, and erosion control
  • Coordinate with municipal planning boards, zoning agencies, NYSDEC, and county referral agencies
  • Develop and respond to agency comment letters and lead projects through approval
  • Manage project budgets, schedules, and scope with direct client accountability
  • Draft proposals, fee estimates, and client correspondence
  • Support SWPPP compliance and construction-phase engineering services
  • Collaborate with survey staff and outside consultants on multi-discipline projects
  • Mentor junior engineers and EITs working toward licensure

Who We’re Looking For

You have real project experience and a PE license. You can manage client relationships, produce accurate work under deadline, and make good judgment calls without needing a committee to sign off.

  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in New York State, or ability to obtain promptly
  • 5 or more years of civil engineering experience focused on site development or land development
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD or Carlson Civil Suite for production-level drafting and design
  • Strong written communicator who can write agency responses, client emails, and proposals clearly
  • Self-directed with the ability to manage multiple active projects simultaneously
  • Comfortable working across commercial, residential, and municipal project types

Why MLA

Your name means something here. At a firm our size, you’re not anonymous. Your work goes out under your seal and your clients know who you are.

Decisions happen fast. No layers of approval, no internal red tape. You’ll work directly with principals on project strategy and scope.

Varied work, no slow seasons. Commercial redevelopment, subdivision design, utility planning, stormwater compliance, municipal permitting. Projects are diverse and the pace is consistent.

Tight team, serious work. About 12 people who know what they’re doing. You’ll collaborate across engineering and survey without the dysfunction of a large firm.

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Individual Retirement Account (IRA) with employer match
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Profit sharing
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Leadership development opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Wellness program
  • Team building activities
  • Paid community service time

How to Apply

Send your resume and a brief note about what you’re looking for to info@mcmahon-larue.com. Tell us what kind of projects you’ve been leading and what you want more of.

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Full-Time Hybrid

Senior Project Manager

We are looking for a senior-level project manager with a background in civil engineering or land development consulting to help lead projects and client relationships at MLA. This role sits at the intersection of technical work and business management. You will manage active projects, write proposals, coordinate with agencies and clients, and help keep things moving across a busy project load.

This is not a purely administrative PM role. You need to understand how site development projects work, what agencies want, and how to move an application through a planning board. If you have that background and want to run with real responsibility at a small firm, this is worth a conversation.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Serve as primary point of contact for assigned clients across active projects
  • Manage project schedules, budgets, and scope from kickoff through permit approval and construction support
  • Coordinate internal resources including engineering and survey staff to keep projects on track
  • Prepare and review proposals, fee estimates, and scopes of service
  • Draft client correspondence, agency response letters, and project status updates
  • Attend municipal meetings, pre-application conferences, and planning or zoning board hearings
  • Identify scope changes and manage client expectations proactively
  • Support business development through existing client relationships and referral follow-up
  • Collaborate with principals on project strategy, sequencing, and approval positioning

Who We’re Looking For

You have experience in civil engineering, land development, or a related consulting discipline. You know how projects get approved, you can manage a client relationship without escalating everything, and you are organized enough to track multiple projects moving at different speeds.

  • 5 or more years of experience in civil engineering, land development consulting, or municipal planning
  • Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering projects on time and within scope
  • Client-facing experience including direct communication with developers, municipalities, architects, and contractors
  • Familiar with New York State municipal review processes including site plan and subdivision approval
  • Excellent written communication skills for proposals, correspondence, and agency submissions
  • PE license is a plus but not required if your project management and technical background is strong

Why MLA

You will own your projects. No account managers sitting between you and the client. You are the relationship, and you have the authority to manage it.

Small team, fast decisions. About 12 people. When a project needs a call made, it gets made quickly. You will not be waiting for three layers of internal review.

Meaningful work across varied sectors. Commercial, residential, municipal. Subdivisions, site plans, permit applications, construction support. The variety keeps it interesting.

A firm that values good judgment. We would rather have someone who thinks clearly and communicates well than someone who checks every box on a credentials list.

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Individual Retirement Account (IRA) with employer match
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Profit sharing
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Leadership development opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Wellness program
  • Team building activities
  • Paid community service time

How to Apply

Send your resume and a brief description of the types of projects you have been managing to info@mcmahon-larue.com. No lengthy cover letters required. Just tell us where you are and what you are looking for.

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Full-Time Field — Western NY

Entry Level Surveyor

We are looking for a motivated entry-level candidate to join our survey field crew in Webster, NY. This is a ground-floor role in land surveying. You will be out in the field every day, working alongside experienced surveyors on boundary, topographic, and construction layout projects across Monroe County and the surrounding region.

No prior surveying experience is required, but the right candidate needs to be physically capable, detail-oriented, and serious about showing up and doing the work correctly. This role is a starting point with a clear path forward for anyone who wants to grow into instrument operation, party chief, or licensure over time.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Assist in the setup, transport, and operation of survey equipment including tripods, GPS units, total stations, and prisms
  • Carry and position survey rods, stakes, and markers as directed by the party chief
  • Drive stakes and mark survey points accurately
  • Clear brush or obstacles to establish line of sight when needed
  • Record field measurements, notes, and observations accurately in the field
  • Maintain equipment in good working condition and keep vehicles and gear organized
  • Follow all company safety procedures and wear required PPE
  • Support office functions such as organizing field notes when not in the field

Who We’re Looking For

You do not need years of experience. You need to be reliable, physically ready for outdoor work in all conditions, and willing to learn from the people around you.

  • Dependable with a consistent attendance record, no exceptions
  • Physically capable of lifting 50 or more pounds, walking uneven terrain, and working outdoors year-round including in cold, heat, and rain
  • Attentive to detail because accuracy in field data matters and mistakes have real consequences
  • A quick learner who takes direction well and asks the right questions
  • Valid driver’s license required
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; a degree or coursework in surveying, engineering technology, or a related field is a plus but not required

Why MLA

Real work from day one. You will be on active projects from your first week, not in a classroom or warehouse. The work is genuine and the terrain is varied.

A clear path forward. The survey track at MLA goes from field crew to instrument operator to party chief to licensure. We support that progression with training, mentorship, and real opportunity.

Small crew, real relationships. You will know everyone you work with. There is no anonymous middle management between you and the people making decisions.

Stable work, consistent pace. Survey work at MLA spans commercial, residential, and municipal projects year-round. There are no long slow seasons.

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Individual Retirement Account (IRA) with employer match
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Profit sharing
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Leadership development opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Wellness program
  • Team building activities
  • Paid community service time

How to Apply

Send your resume and a brief note about yourself to info@mcmahon-larue.com. Tell us a little about your background and why you are interested in surveying. No lengthy cover letters required.

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Full-Time Hybrid

Licensed Land Surveyor (PLS)

We are looking for a licensed land surveyor to join MLA in a senior technical and project leadership role. If you hold an active PLS license in New York and are looking for a position where your work has real weight and your name means something on the deliverables, this is the right kind of firm.

At MLA, the PLS is not just a stamp. You will be involved in boundary analysis, legal description interpretation, client communication, agency coordination, and mentoring staff working toward licensure. The work is varied, the team is small, and the expectations are high.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Review, approve, and certify survey documents, plats, and deliverables
  • Manage multiple survey projects including scheduling, budgeting, and field crew coordination
  • Interpret legal descriptions, deeds, plats, and boundary evidence to resolve complex boundary questions
  • Conduct boundary analysis and document findings clearly for clients and legal audiences
  • Provide technical guidance to field crews, instrument operators, and drafting staff
  • Communicate directly with clients, attorneys, municipalities, and regulatory agencies
  • Ensure all survey work complies with New York State statutes and professional standards
  • Oversee quality control across field and office survey production
  • Support business development and client relationship management
  • Mentor and support staff pursuing LSIT and PLS licensure

Who We’re Looking For

You have the license, the experience, and the judgment to lead survey work independently. You can manage client relationships, resolve boundary disputes with documentation, and keep a team accountable to quality and schedule.

  • Active Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in New York State, required
  • 5 or more years of progressive surveying experience including boundary, topographic, and construction layout work
  • Strong knowledge of boundary law and New York survey standards
  • Proficiency in Carlson Survey or comparable survey software; AutoCAD experience is a plus
  • Effective communicator with clients, attorneys, and municipal staff
  • Comfortable managing multiple projects and making independent technical decisions

Why MLA

Your seal matters here. In a firm our size, the PLS is a central figure, not a back-office reviewer. Your judgment drives the quality of every deliverable.

Interesting work across all sectors. Boundary surveys, ALTA/NSPS, topographic, construction layout, subdivision platting. Clients span residential, commercial, and municipal work. No two projects are identical.

Autonomy with backup. You will have the independence to run projects your way, with principals available for collaboration and support when the work calls for it.

A firm that takes licensure seriously. We invest in staff pursuing LSIT and PLS credentials. Mentorship here is real, not ceremonial.

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Individual Retirement Account (IRA) with employer match
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Profit sharing
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Leadership development opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Wellness program
  • Team building activities
  • Paid community service time

How to Apply

Send your resume and a brief overview of your survey background to info@mcmahon-larue.com. Let us know what kinds of projects you have been leading and what you are looking for in a next role.

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Full-Time Webster, NY

Entry Level Civil Engineer

We are looking for a motivated entry-level civil engineer to join the MLA team in Webster, NY. This is a ground-floor opportunity to work across a wide range of real projects — site development, land surveying support, municipal permitting, stormwater compliance, and more — from day one.

What You’ll Be Doing

In the early phase of your career here, you’ll work closely with our licensed engineers and surveyors, applying your technical skills to active projects and contributing directly to client deliverables. As you grow into the role, you’ll take on increasing responsibility:

  • Serve as a liaison with municipalities, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders
  • Manage projects from initial concept through permit approval and construction support
  • Prepare permit applications, site plan submissions, and agency coordination packages
  • Build and maintain relationships with clients, contractors, and design partners
  • Develop design drawings, calculations, and technical specifications
  • Prepare work plans, scopes of services, and project schedules
  • Maintain thorough project documentation throughout all phases
  • Contribute to resource planning and project budgeting

Who We’re Looking For

You don’t need years of experience — you need the right foundation and the right attitude. We’re looking for someone who is:

  • Detail-oriented — the kind of person who catches things before they become problems
  • A clear communicator — in writing and in person, with clients and colleagues alike
  • Analytically sharp — able to think through problems and propose workable solutions
  • Self-motivated — comfortable taking initiative and seeing tasks through without hand-holding
  • Flexible and dependable — projects move fast and priorities shift; you roll with it
  • Technically grounded — with a working understanding of civil engineering principles

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, or commitment to obtain within six months of hire

Why MLA

Collaborative by design. We’re a small team, which means your work matters and your voice gets heard. There’s no bureaucracy between you and the people making decisions.

Values-driven work. We take on projects we believe in and work with clients we respect. That shapes how we operate day to day.

Real support for your growth. We invest in our people — through mentorship, training support, and a structured path toward licensure and expanded responsibility.

Authentic experience from the start. You won’t spend your first year redlining the same sheet. You’ll be in the field, in meetings, and working on real deliverables with actual clients.

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Individual Retirement Account (IRA) with employer match
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Profit sharing
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Leadership development opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Wellness program
  • Team building activities
  • Paid community service time

How to Apply

Send your resume and a brief note about why MLA is the right fit to careers@mcmahon-larue.com. No lengthy cover letters required — just tell us who you are and what you’re looking for.

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