Civil Project Engineer - Site Development & Permitting

Russo-Developmen; Carlstadt (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Russo Development and Russo Property Management in Carlstadt, NJ is seeking a Civil Project Engineer to support site planning, grading, drainage, utilities, permitting, and coordination with consultants, contractors, and municipalities for large development projects.

The role collaborates with the VP/EVP of Engineering and Design, in-house architectural teams, and third‑party engineers to drive design reviews, permit applications, and project tracking from concept through approval.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Review drawings for site plan applications, including drainage, grading, utilities, and lighting.
• Coordinate with consultants responsible for site design and permitting.
• Track project status, submission dates, permit status, and agency coordination.
• Work with in-house architecture and external engineers on building design and permitting.
• Prepare permit applications and reports; interact with government agencies.
• Assess development opportunities including wetlands, soils, zoning, and due diligence.
• Coordinate with construction teams to resolve site conflicts and stakeout.

Skills

Detail oriented

Site development coordination

Civil project coordination

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

HydroCAD

GIS

Job description

Russo Development and Russo Property Management in Carlstadt, NJ is seeking a Civil Project Engineer to support site planning, grading, drainage, utilities, permitting, and coordination with consultants, contractors, and municipalities for large development projects.

The role collaborates with the VP/EVP of Engineering and Design, in-house architectural teams, and third‑party engineers to drive design reviews, permit applications, and project tracking from concept through approval.