Project Engineer - Civil/Site

French & Parrello Associates•Hackettstown, NJ

7d•$90,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

French & Parrello Associates (FPA) is seeking a Project Engineer for its Civil/Site Department in Hackettstown, New Jersey. The role involves developing civil/site designs and preparing engineering calculations, construction documents, technical reports, and permit applications for land development and infrastructure projects. The Project Engineer will oversee assigned design work, coordinate with clients and project stakeholders, and guide projects through design, permitting, agency review, approvals, and construction. Working closely with Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams, the Project Engineer will support schedules, budgets, and resource coordination; participate in meetings with clients, municipalities, planning boards, and regulatory agencies; and mentor junior engineers and design staff. The position offers increasing technical and project responsibility, opportunities to address design and field conditions, and a path to develop toward future engineering leadership roles. FPA is an employee-owned, mid-sized engineering and consulting firm that describes its culture as collaborative and supportive of professional growth. The position is based in Hackettstown, NJ. Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization and relocation assistance are not available.

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 efforts 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 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.