Civil Project Engineer - Site Development & Permitting

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

Job summary

Russo Development and Russo Property Management seeks a Civil Project Engineer to support site development and coordinate with consultants, contractors, and municipalities for Russo’s development projects from our Carlstadt, NJ office.

The role focuses on site planning, grading, drainage, utilities, and permitting with coordination across in-house and external teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering from an accredited school.
• NJ professional engineering license strongly preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in design and construction coordination for large mixed-use projects.
• Understanding of local zoning, site plan, and subdivision ordinances.
• Experience with GIS.
• Experience with AutoCAD/Civil3D, HydroCAD, site layouts, grading, and utilities.
• Experience with large development projects (5+ acres).
• Detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Review engineered drawings and specifications for site plan applications, including drainage, grading, utilities, landscaping, lighting, and construction details.
• Coordinate and manage consultants responsible for site design and development permitting.
• Track project status, submission dates, approvals, and agency coordination.
• Collaborate with in-house Architectural Department and third-party consultants on building design and permitting.
• Prepare permit applications, reports, and interact with government agencies.
• Investigate development opportunities including wetlands, soils, and zoning investigations.
• Coordinate with construction personnel to resolve conflicts during site development and review drawings.

Skills

Project coordination

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Regulatory understanding

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

HydroCAD

GIS

Job description

Russo Development and Russo Property Management seeks a Civil Project Engineer to support site development and coordinate with consultants, contractors, and municipalities for Russo’s development projects from our Carlstadt, NJ office.

The role focuses on site planning, grading, drainage, utilities, and permitting with coordination across in-house and external teams to ensure successful project delivery.