Project Engineer - Highway/Traffic

French & Parrello•Newark, NJ

4h•$90,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

French & Parrello Associates (FPA) is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Highway & Traffic Department in Wall or Newark, NJ. This is an exciting opportunity for a civil engineering professional to assume greater technical and project responsibility, contribute to highway and roadway projects from design through construction, and build a long-term career with one of the Northeast’s fastest-growing engineering consulting firms. Recognized year after year as one of NJBIZ’s Best Places to Work in New Jersey, FPA is committed to creating a culture where talented professionals are empowered to grow, collaborate, and succeed. In 2026, FPA was ranked #49 on Zweig’s Hot Firm List, recognizing the firm among the 100 fastest-growing AEC firms in the United States and Canada. Our continued growth is driven by our investment in our people, technical excellence, and commitment to delivering innovative solutions for the communities we serve. The successful candidate will have experience preparing highway and roadway design plans, specifications, cost estimates, and maintenance of traffic plans in accordance with applicable state and federal standards. As part of multidisciplinary project teams, this individual will coordinate design efforts, contribute to project delivery, and work with clients and public agencies. This role offers the opportunity to expand technical expertise and judgment while taking greater ownership of project coordination and deliverables. Working closely with Project Managers, the Project Engineer will help manage schedules and budgets, provide technical guidance to junior staff, and support proposal and business development efforts. Highway & Traffic Engineering & Project Experience FPA’s Highway & Traffic Department provides design and engineering services for transportation projects, including geometric design, grading, drainage coordination, and maintenance of traffic planning. The Project Engineer – Highway & Traffic will oversee assigned technical work and coordinate across disciplines to deliver county and municipal projects, including those supported by state or federal funding. This role will involve increasingly complex assignments and greater responsibility for project coordination, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
4–8 years of progressive highway/roadway design experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of New Jersey required.
Experience working on county and/or municipal projects, including those that are state or federally funded.
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation (OpenRoads experience a plus).
Strong knowledge of AASHTO and NJDOT roadway design standards.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

OpenRoads experience

Responsibilities

Prepare and oversee roadway and highway design plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
Perform geometric design, grading, drainage coordination, and maintenance of traffic plans.
Coordinate with internal disciplines including civil/site, traffic, structural, environmental, and utility teams.
Assist in managing project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
Serve as a technical resource for junior engineers and designers.
Attend client meetings and coordinate with public agencies including state agencies, counties, and municipalities.
Ensure compliance with state and federal design standards and procedures.
Support proposal preparation and business development efforts as needed.