Civil Project Engineer

Socket.dev; Carlstadt (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Russo Development / Russo Property Management seeks a Civil Project Engineer to support site planning, grading, drainage and permitting for large-scale developments in northern New Jersey. The role collaborates with consultants, municipalities, and internal teams to ensure development-ready designs.

Based in Carlstadt, NJ, the candidate will review drawings, coordinate with engineering and design leads, and help manage project status from concept through permit approvals, ensuring regulatory

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering from an accredited school.
• N.J. Engineering license strongly preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience with design and construction coordination for large multi-family and industrial projects.

Responsibilities

• Review engineered drawings and specifications for site plan applications (drainage, grading, utilities, landscaping, lighting).
• Coordinate with consultants for site design and permitting across disciplines.
• Track project status, submission dates, and permit/approval status.
• Collaborate with in-house Architecture and third-party consultants for building design and permitting.
• Prepare permit applications and interact with government agencies.
• Assess development opportunities including wetlands, soils, and zoning investigations.
• Coordinate with construction personnel to resolve site development issues and review drawings.

Skills

Design coordination

Regulatory knowledge

Attention to detail

Construction coordination

Education

BS Degree in Engineering

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.

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.