Project Engineer - Civil/Site

French & Parrello Associates•Hackettstown, NJ

4h•$90,000 - $115,000

About The Position

French & Parrello Associates (FPA) is seeking a Project Engineer for its Civil/Site Department in Hackettstown, New Jersey. The role supports land development and infrastructure projects from design through construction and offers increasing technical responsibility and ownership of project coordination and deliverables. The engineer will work with Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams, oversee design work, coordinate with clients and project stakeholders, support schedules and budgets, mentor junior staff, and participate in meetings with clients, municipalities, and regulatory agencies. FPA’s Civil/Site Department provides design and permitting services for land development and infrastructure projects, including grading, drainage, stormwater management, utilities, roadway improvements, and erosion and sediment control. The Project Engineer will lead assigned technical work, coordinate designs across disciplines, and guide projects through permitting, agency review, approvals, and construction. The position also involves addressing design and field conditions and developing technical and project management experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of New Jersey.
At least 4 years of experience in civil/site engineering and land development design.
Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Strong understanding of New Jersey land development regulations, permitting processes, and agency requirements.
Experience preparing site plans, grading plans, utility plans, and stormwater management reports.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and project management abilities, including the capacity to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a multidisciplinary consulting engineering environment.
Familiarity with municipal, commercial, residential, industrial, and institutional land development projects.

Responsibilities

Prepare and oversee civil/site engineering plans for grading, drainage, stormwater management, utility infrastructure, roadway improvements, and erosion and sediment control.
Perform and review engineering calculations related to site design, stormwater management, hydrology, hydraulics, and utility systems.
Prepare construction documents, technical specifications, engineering reports, and permit applications.
Coordinate project design with project managers, clients, architects, municipalities, and other engineering disciplines.
Review and interpret survey data, environmental constraints, zoning ordinances, and land development regulations.
Support and participate in meetings with clients, municipal agencies, planning boards, and regulatory authorities.
Assist with project scheduling, budgeting, and resource coordination.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and design staff.
Conduct site visits and construction observations to evaluate project progress and address field conditions.
Ensure project designs comply with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, permitting requirements, and engineering standards.
Assist in preparing responses to agency review comments and securing project approvals.