Staff Engineer - Highway & Traffic Design

Socket.dev; Wall Township (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

French & Parrello Associates (FPA) seeks a Staff Engineer to join our Highway & Traffic Department in Wall Township, NJ. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in roadway design and traffic engineering on diverse transportation projects, with mentorship and career growth opportunities.

You will assist with plans, studies, data collection, and reporting, using AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, Synchro, and HCS, while collaborating across teams and supporting client coordination and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited university.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience (internship or co-op experience preferred).
• Basic knowledge of roadway and/or traffic engineering principles.
• Familiarity with NJDOT, AASHTO, and MUTCD standards is a plus.
• Experience with design and analysis software (AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, Synchro, HCS, etc.) preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks.
• Engineer-in-Training (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

Teamwork

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) seeks a Staff Engineer to join our Highway & Traffic Department in Wall Township, NJ. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in roadway design and traffic engineering on diverse transportation projects, with mentorship and career growth opportunities.

You will assist with plans, studies, data collection, and reporting, using AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, Synchro, and HCS, while collaborating across teams and supporting client coordination and