Civil Staff Engineer 1

T&M Associates; New Jersey; On-site; USD 74,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

T&M Associates is seeking a Staff Designer 1 to join our Community Development group in New Jersey. This early-career role focuses on field-based work, with heavy field inspections and site exposure, offering growth within an engineering consulting firm.

Responsibilities include civil design, field inspections, and report writing for development projects, plus opportunities to assist senior engineers with planning, municipal design, and contract documents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• 1–2 years of related experience preferred; internship counts.
• Engineer in Training certification preferred with the goal to obtain a Professional Engineer’s License.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation etc.

Responsibilities

• Civil design activities, field inspection, and report writing for development projects.
• Assist senior engineers with planning and zoning board reviews and municipal design.
• Prepare contract documents, estimates, and specifications.

Skills

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

T&M Associates is seeking a multi-talented Staff Designer 1 to join our Community Development group in New Jersey. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to learn and grow within the framework of an engineering consulting firm. This position will begin with a strong emphasis on field-based work, including heavy field inspections and site exposure.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include civil design activities, field inspection, and report writing for capital and private property development projects. This position will also provide opportunities to assist senior-level engineers with planning and zoning board reviews, municipal design projects, contract documents, estimates, and specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• 1‑2 years of related experience is preferred. Relevant internship experience can be substituted for experience.
• Engineer in Training certification is preferred with the goal to obtain a Professional Engineer’s License.
• Exhibits fluency with computer software/technology such as AutoCad, Civil 3D, MicroStation, etc. essential.
• Detail-oriented with a strong command of design principles and the ability to develop neat and accurate design calculations.
• Candidates must be adept at working collaboratively while building strong working relationships with our clients and staff members.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.

T&M Associates is committed to pay transparency and equitable compensation practices in compliance with applicable laws, including the New Jersey Equal Pay Act. T&M estimates that the salary range for this position will fall between $74,000 - $80,000. The actual salary offered may vary within this range, depending on a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, educational qualifications, specific skills and knowledge, as well as internal pay equity and geographic location.

Benefits

T&M Associates offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional growth of our employees. Benefits include comprehensive insurance (medical, dental and vision), a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, flexible work schedules, wellness programs, and professional development opportunities — all within a people‑first, award‑winning hybrid work environment.

See more details about benefits here.

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