Civil Project Engineer

Russo Development; Carlstadt (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Russo Development and Russo Property Management in Carlstadt, NJ, seeks a Civil Project Engineer to oversee site development, planning, and permitting for large multi-family and industrial projects. You will coordinate with consultants, engineers, and municipalities while guiding engineering tasks from concept through completion.

The role supports a growing portfolio with a focus on quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. NJ licensing and strong design coordination skills are highly valued.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering from accredited school.
• NJ engineering license strongly preferred.
• 3-5 years experience in design and construction coordination for large multi-family mixed-use projects and industrial warehousing.
• General understanding of land use regulations from various government agencies, including local zoning, site plan, and subdivision ordinances, NJDEP, NJDOT, County and Soil Conservation.
• Experience in AutoCAD, Civil3D, drainage design (HydroCAD), site layouts, site grading, sanitary and water design, and GIS.

Responsibilities

• Review engineered drawings and specifications for site plan applications on new development projects, including drainage, grading, utilities, landscaping, lighting, and construction details.
• Coordinate with consultants responsible for site design and permitting of Russo’s new development projects.
• Maintain detailed tracking of project status, submissions, approvals, and agency coordination.
• Work with in-house Architectural Department and third-party consultants on building design and permitting for new projects.
• Prepare permit applications, reports, and interaction with government agencies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Project coordination

Land use regulations

Large development projects experience

Education

BS Degree in Engineering

NJ Engineering license

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

HydroCAD

GIS

Job description

Description

At Russo Development and Russo Property Management, we build more than properties - we build inspiration and purpose. As a privately held, family-owned company with over 50 years of success, our legacy includes more than 6,500 luxury apartment homes, 60+ industrial projects, and a growing data center portfolio across northern New Jersey.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

At Russo Development and Russo Property Management, we build more than properties - we build inspiration and purpose. As a privately held, family-owned company with over 50 years of success, our legacy includes more than 6,500 luxury apartment homes, 60+ industrial projects, and a growing data center portfolio across northern New Jersey. Our team is guided by our core CARES values - Character, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Service - which shape how we work, lead, and serve. In 2023, Russo Property Management was proud to be named the Top Management Company for Market Rate Apartments by the New Jersey Apartment Association. If you’re passionate about quality, community, and making a lasting impact, we’d love to meet you. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Civil Project Engineer to join our growing team. The Civil Project Engineer will be responsible for supporting and overseeing civil engineering and site development projects, including site planning, grading, drainage utilities, permitting, and coordination with consultants, contractors, and municipalities for Russo Development. The candidate chosen for this position will be based out of our corporate office in Carlstadt, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the VP of Engineering and EVP of Engineering and Design, review engineered drawings and specifications for site plan applications on new development projects, including site drainage, grading, utilities, landscaping, lighting, and construction details.
• Assist VP of Engineering and EVP of Engineering and Design with coordination and management of consultants responsible for the site design and development permitting of Russo’s new development projects including civil, geotechnical, traffic, environmental and other disciplines.
• Detail tracking of project status including submission dates, approval/permit status and agency coordination.
• Work with Russo’s in-house Architectural Department and third-party consultants responsible for the building design and construction permitting of Russo’s new development projects including architectural, structural, M/E/P, and related disciplines.
• Various responsibilities relating to the engineering and entitlement of Russo’s development projects including preparation of permit applications, reports and interaction with government agencies.
• Under the direction of the VP of Engineering and EVP of Engineering & Design, investigate the feasibility and due diligence of potential development opportunities including wetlands, T&E, soils, utility infrastructure, and zoning investigations, as well as conceptual master planning.
• Coordinate with Russo’s construction personnel to resolve conflicts that may arise during site development, review shop and drawings, coordinate construction layout (stakeout).

Requirements

• BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited school.
• N.J Engineering license strongly preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience, with a strong background in design and construction coordination for large multi-family mixed use projects and industrial warehousing.
• General understanding of land use regulations from various government agencies, including local zoning, site plan, and subdivision ordinances, NJDEP, NJDOT, County and Soil Conservation.
• Experience in the use of civil design features of AutoCAD, Civil3D, drainage pipe, and stormwater management design (HydroCAD), site layouts, site grading, sanitary and water design, soil erosion calculations.
• Applications must be detail oriented
• Experience working on large (5+ acres) development projects.
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems(“GIS”)

Russo Development / Russo Property Management provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.

To all recruitment agencies: Please do not forward unsolicited resumes to representative of Russo Development / Russo Property Management unless you have been requested to work on this position, or other positions with firm.

Salary Description

90k-110k(BOE)