Staff Engineer - Municipal Services

French & Parrello•Wall Township, NJ

4d•$70,000 - $77,000•Onsite

About The Position

French & Parrello Associates (FPA) is seeking an entry-level civil engineering professional to join its Municipal Services Department at its headquarters in Wall Township, New Jersey. The role contributes to planning and designing municipal infrastructure projects and supports permitting and construction activities. Projects may involve grading, stormwater management, drainage, water distribution, sanitary sewer systems, and roadway design. The Staff Engineer works with project managers, clients, regulatory agencies, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams throughout project delivery. The position offers opportunities to contribute to technical work across the project lifecycle and to develop professional skills through collaboration, mentorship, and professional development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Zero to two years of experience in municipal, civil/site, transportation, or infrastructure engineering.
Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Office Suite, and engineering design software.
Understanding of municipal infrastructure design principles and applicable codes and regulations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment while managing multiple assignments.

Nice To Haves

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, or the ability to obtain it within six months.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning, design, and preparation of engineering plans, specifications, reports, and cost estimates for municipal infrastructure projects.
Perform engineering calculations related to grading, stormwater management, drainage, water distribution, sanitary sewer systems, and roadway design.
Prepare permit applications and coordinate with local, county, state, and regulatory agencies.
Support project managers with project delivery, scheduling, budgeting, and client communications.
Conduct field investigations, site visits, and construction observations as needed.
Use AutoCAD Civil 3D and other engineering software to prepare design documents.
Assist in preparing technical reports, feasibility studies, and grant applications.
Coordinate with environmental, transportation, geotechnical, landscape architecture, and water resources teams.
Review contractor submittals, respond to requests for information (RFIs), and support construction administration activities.
Participate in client meetings, public presentations, and stakeholder coordination efforts.