Staff Engineer, Highway & Traffic - Entry Level

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

French & Parrello Associates (FPA) seeks a motivated Staff Engineer to join its Highway & Traffic Department at the Wall Township, NJ headquarters. This entry-level role focuses on developing expertise in roadway design and traffic engineering while contributing to diverse transportation projects and a long-term career in a growing Northeast engineering firm.

Recognized for workplace excellence, FPA offers mentorship, collaborative teams across disciplines, and opportunities to advance as a

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.

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

Roadway design

Traffic engineering

Team collaboration

Communication skills

EIT certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Synchro

HCS

Job description

French & Parrello Associates (FPA) seeks a motivated Staff Engineer to join its Highway & Traffic Department at the Wall Township, NJ headquarters. This entry-level role focuses on developing expertise in roadway design and traffic engineering while contributing to diverse transportation projects and a long-term career in a growing Northeast engineering firm.

Recognized for workplace excellence, FPA offers mentorship, collaborative teams across disciplines, and opportunities to advance as a