Staff Engineer, Highway & Traffic - Entry-Level Growth

French & Parrello; Wall Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

Employee ownership

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

French & Parrello Associates (FPA) seeks a Staff Engineer to join its Highway & Traffic Department at the Wall Township, NJ headquarters. This entry-level role offers development in roadway design and traffic engineering, contributing to diverse transportation projects within a growing firm.

The position requires a Civil Engineering degree, up to 2 years of experience, and EIT or eligibility within 6 months.

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

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Synchro

HCS

Job description

French & Parrello Associates (FPA) seeks a Staff Engineer to join its Highway & Traffic Department at the Wall Township, NJ headquarters. This entry-level role offers development in roadway design and traffic engineering, contributing to diverse transportation projects within a growing firm.

The position requires a Civil Engineering degree, up to 2 years of experience, and EIT or eligibility within 6 months.