Civil Project Engineer – Site Development for Mixed-Use

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

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.