Project Engineer - Highway/Traffic

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA, FSA, and DCFSA options

401k retirement plans

Paid sick leave and/or PTO

Job summary

French & Parrello Associates seeks a Project Engineer for the Highway & Traffic Department in Wall or Newark, NJ. You will design highway plans, manage budgets, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams from design through construction.

The role requires 4–8 years of roadway design experience and a NJ PE license, with proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation. Opportunity to lead project delivery and client coordination in a growing firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 4–8 years of progressive highway/roadway design experience.
• Professional Engineer license in New Jersey required.
• Experience on county or municipal projects, including state or federally funded.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee roadway and highway design plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Perform geometric design, grading, drainage coordination, and maintenance of traffic plans.
• Coordinate with internal disciplines including civil/site, traffic, structural, environmental, and utility teams.
• Assist in managing project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Serve as a technical resource for junior engineers and designers.
• Attend client meetings and coordinate with public agencies including state agencies, counties, and municipalities.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal design standards and procedures.
• Support proposal preparation and business development efforts as needed.

Skills

Highway design

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer license (NJ)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Job description

Wall or Newark, NJ, US

French & Parrello Associates (FPA) is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Highway & Traffic Department in Wall or Newark, NJ. This is an exciting opportunity for a civil engineering professional to assume greater technical and project responsibility, contribute to highway and roadway projects from design through construction, and build a long-term career with one of the Northeast’s fastest-growing engineering consulting firms.

Project Engineer – Highway & Traffic

Recognized year after year as one of NJBIZ’s Best Places to Work in New Jersey, FPA is committed to creating a culture where talented professionals are empowered to grow, collaborate, and succeed. In 2026, FPA was ranked #49 on Zweig’s Hot Firm List, recognizing the firm among the 100 fastest-growing AEC firms in the United States and Canada. Our continued growth is driven by our investment in our people, technical excellence, and commitment to delivering innovative solutions for the communities we serve.

The successful candidate will have experience preparing highway and roadway design plans, specifications, cost estimates, and maintenance of traffic plans in accordance with applicable state and federal standards. As part of multidisciplinary project teams, this individual will coordinate design efforts, contribute to project delivery, and work with clients and public agencies.

This role offers the opportunity to expand technical expertise and judgment while taking greater ownership of project coordination and deliverables. Working closely with Project Managers, the Project Engineer will help manage schedules and budgets, provide technical guidance to junior staff, and support proposal and business development efforts.

Highway & Traffic Engineering & Project Experience

FPA’s Highway & Traffic Department provides design and engineering services for transportation projects, including geometric design, grading, drainage coordination, and maintenance of traffic planning.

The Project Engineer – Highway & Traffic will oversee assigned technical work and coordinate across disciplines to deliver county and municipal projects, including those supported by state or federal funding. This role will involve increasingly complex assignments and greater responsibility for project coordination, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee roadway and highway design plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Perform geometric design, grading, drainage coordination, and maintenance of traffic plans.
• Coordinate with internal disciplines including civil/site, traffic, structural, environmental, and utility teams.
• Assist in managing project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Serve as a technical resource for junior engineers and designers.
• Attend client meetings and coordinate with public agencies including state agencies, counties, and municipalities.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal design standards and procedures.
• Support proposal preparation and business development efforts as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 4–8 years of progressive highway/roadway design experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of New Jersey required.
• Experience working on county and/or municipal projects, including those that are state or federally funded.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation (OpenRoads experience a plus).
• Strong knowledge of AASHTO and NJDOT roadway design standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is not available for this position.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Don't meet every qualification? At FPA, we recognize that great candidates bring diverse experiences and perspectives. If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your experience may be exactly what we need for this role or another opportunity within our growing team.

The FPA Difference

Large firms offer scale. FPA offers opportunity.

For more than 50 years, French & Parrello Associates (FPA) has been delivering innovative engineering solutions that shape communities, improve infrastructure, and support regional growth. As an employee-owned, mid-sized engineering and consulting firm, FPA combines the technical capabilities and expertise of a larger organization with the collaboration, accessibility, and personal investment of a close-knit team.

At FPA, engineers are empowered to take ownership of their work, collaborate across disciplines, and experience the full project lifecycle. Your career is not defined by one task or limited to one area of expertise. Instead, you will have the opportunity to strengthen your technical skills, work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects, and develop the experience needed to grow into future engineering leadership roles.

Our multidisciplinary approach allows team members to see the bigger picture, collaborate with experts across multiple disciplines, and understand how their work impacts the communities we serve. We invest in our people through mentorship, professional development, and opportunities for advancement because we believe the success of our employees drives the continued success of our firm.

At FPA, you are not just designing infrastructure, you are helping build a growing organization while contributing to projects that make a lasting impact.

Benefits

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement plans. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

Compensation

The projected compensation range for this position is $90,000 to $115,000. Actual compensation will depend on factors including experience, education, qualifications, and skill set. FPA recognizes and rewards performance through an annual bonus program.