Staff Engineer - Highway/Traffic

French & Parrello • Wall Township, NJ

3d • 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 role offers an opportunity to develop expertise in roadway design and traffic engineering while contributing to transportation infrastructure projects. The anticipated start is summer 2027.

The engineer will assist with roadway and traffic plan design, traffic studies, data collection and analysis, technical documentation, project coordination, and construction phase services. The role involves collaboration across disciplines and opportunities to develop technical skills through mentorship and professional development.

FPA is an employee-owned, mid-sized engineering and consulting firm. It describes its environment as collaborative, with opportunities to take ownership of work, contribute across the project lifecycle, and advance professionally. 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.
• 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 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.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law
• Annual bonus program
• Mentorship, professional development, and opportunities for advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level