Staff Engineer - Highway/Traffic

French & Parrello Associates•Wall Township, NJ

16h•$70,000 - $77,000•Onsite

About The Position

French & Parrello Associates (FPA) is seeking an entry-level Staff Engineer to join its Highway & Traffic Department at its headquarters in Wall Township, New Jersey. The position offers the opportunity to develop expertise in roadway design and traffic engineering, contribute to transportation infrastructure projects, and build a long-term career at an employee-owned engineering and consulting firm. The engineer will assist with roadway and traffic design, engineering studies, data collection and analysis, technical documentation, project coordination, and construction-phase services. The role involves collaboration with internal multidisciplinary teams and, as needed, participation in project meetings and client coordination. The anticipated start is summer 2027. FPA describes itself as a mid-sized, employee-owned firm with more than 50 years of experience. It offers mentorship, professional development, and opportunities for advancement. The projected compensation range is $75,000 to $80,000, with actual compensation dependent on experience, education, qualifications, and skill set. Performance is recognized through an annual bonus program. U.S. employment authorization sponsorship and relocation assistance are not available for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an accredited university.
0–2 years of relevant experience; internship or co-op experience is preferred.
Basic knowledge of roadway and/or traffic engineering principles.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain it within 6 months.

Nice To Haves

Internship or co-op experience.
Familiarity with NJDOT, AASHTO, and MUTCD standards.
Experience with design and analysis software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, Synchro, and HCS.

Responsibilities

Assist with roadway and traffic engineering design and preparation of plans, including alignments, profiles, signage, striping, and maintenance of traffic plans.
Support traffic engineering studies, including traffic impact studies, signal warrant analyses, and capacity analyses.
Collect and analyze data, including traffic counts and field observations.
Prepare technical reports, calculations, and supporting documentation.
Use design software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, Synchro, and/or HCS.
Coordinate with internal team members across multiple disciplines.
Attend project meetings and assist with client coordination as needed.
Support construction-phase services, including shop drawing review and field inspections.