Project Engineer - Civil/Site

French & Parrello•Hackettstown, NJ

About The Position

French & Parrello Associates (FPA) is seeking a Project Engineer for its Civil/Site Department in Hackettstown, New Jersey. The role contributes to land development and infrastructure projects from design through construction, with responsibility for technical work, design coordination, client and stakeholder engagement, and project deliverables. Working closely with Project Managers, the Project Engineer supports schedules and budgets, mentors junior staff, and participates in meetings with clients, municipalities, and regulatory agencies. The Civil/Site Department provides design and permitting services for 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 offers increasing responsibility for complex assignments, design and field conditions, project coordination, and technical and project management development. FPA is an employee-owned, mid-sized engineering and consulting firm. It describes its culture as collaborative and supportive of employee growth, mentorship, professional development, and advancement. 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 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.