Project Engineer: Civil/Site Design & Permitting

French & Parrello; Hackettstown (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

French & Parrello Associates (FPA) seeks a Project Engineer to join the Civil/Site Department in Hackettstown, NJ. The successful candidate will develop civil/site designs, prepare calculations and permit applications, and guide projects from design through construction.

This role requires 4+ years in civil/site engineering, NJ PE licensure, and proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D. You will mentor staff and collaborate with clients, municipalities, and regulatory agencies in a multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• NJ PE license required.
• Minimum of 4 years of civil/site engineering and land development design.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Strong understanding of NJ land development regulations, permitting processes, and agency requirements.
• Experience preparing site plans, grading plans, utility plans, and stormwater management reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee the design and development of civil/site engineering plans, including grading, drainage, stormwater management, utility infrastructure, roadway improvements, and erosion and sediment control measures.
• Perform and review engineering calculations related to site design, stormwater management, hydrology, hydraulics, and utility systems.
• Prepare construction documents, technical specifications, engineering reports, and permit applications.
• Coordinate project design efforts with project managers, clients, architects, municipalities, and other engineering disciplines.
• Review and interpret survey data, environmental constraints, zoning ordinances, and land development regulations.
• Support and participate in meetings with clients, municipal agencies, planning boards, and regulatory authorities.
• Assist with project scheduling, budgeting, and resource coordination.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and design staff.
• Conduct site visits and construction observations to evaluate project progress and address field conditions.
• Ensure project designs comply with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, permitting requirements, and engineering standards.
• Assist in preparing responses to agency review comments and securing project approvals.

Skills

Communication skills

Project coordination

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license NJ

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

French & Parrello Associates (FPA) seeks a Project Engineer to join the Civil/Site Department in Hackettstown, NJ. The successful candidate will develop civil/site designs, prepare calculations and permit applications, and guide projects from design through construction.

This role requires 4+ years in civil/site engineering, NJ PE licensure, and proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D. You will mentor staff and collaborate with clients, municipalities, and regulatory agencies in a multidisciplinary