Highway & Traffic Design Engineer – Entry Level

French & Parrello Associates; Wall Township (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

HSA/FSA options

401k retirement plan

Job summary

French & Parrello Associates (FPA) in Wall Township, NJ seeks an entry‑level Staff Engineer for our Highway & Traffic Department to grow expertise in roadway design and traffic engineering on diverse transportation projects. This role offers a path to professional development within a renowned, employee‑owned firm.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil Engineering degree, an EIT or ability to obtain within 6 months, and 0–2 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience (internship or co‑op preferred).
• Familiarity with NJDOT, AASHTO, and MUTCD standards is a plus.
• EIT certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design and preparation of roadway and traffic engineering plans, including alignments, profiles, signage, striping, and maintenance of traffic plans.
• Support traffic engineering studies such as traffic impact studies, signal warrant analyses, and capacity analysis.
• Perform data collection and analysis, including traffic counts and field observations.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, and supporting documentation.
• Utilize design software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, Synchro, and/or HCS.
• Coordinate with internal team members across multiple disciplines.
• Attend project meetings and assist with client coordination as needed.
• Support construction phase services, including shop drawing review and field inspections.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Basic roadway concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within 6 months

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Synchro

HCS

Job description

French & Parrello Associates (FPA) in Wall Township, NJ seeks an entry‑level Staff Engineer for our Highway & Traffic Department to grow expertise in roadway design and traffic engineering on diverse transportation projects. This role offers a path to professional development within a renowned, employee‑owned firm.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil Engineering degree, an EIT or ability to obtain within 6 months, and 0–2 years of related experience.