Staff Engineer – Municipal Infrastructure & Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA/FSA/DCFSA options

401k retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

French & Parrello Associates (FPA) is seeking a Staff Engineer to join our Municipal Services Department at our Wall Township, NJ headquarters. This entry-level civil engineering role focuses on planning, design, and permitting of municipal infrastructure projects, with opportunities for growth within a fast-expanding firm.

The ideal candidate will hold a Civil Engineering degree, have 0–2 years of related experience, and be familiar with AutoCAD Civil 3D and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• EIT certification preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 0–2 years of municipal, civil/site, transportation, or infrastructure engineering experience.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Office Suite, and engineering design software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, design, and preparation of engineering plans, specs, reports, and cost estimates for municipal infrastructure projects.
• Perform engineering calculations related to grading, stormwater management, drainage, water distribution, sanitary sewer systems, and roadway design.
• Prepare permit applications and coordinate with local, county, state, and regulatory agencies.
• Support project managers in project delivery, scheduling, budgeting, and client communications.
• Conduct field investigations, site visits, and construction observations as needed.
• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D and other engineering software to prepare design documents.
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports, feasibility studies, and grant applications.
• Coordinate with internal disciplines including environmental, transportation, geotechnical, landscape architecture, and water resources teams.
• Review contractor submittals, respond to RFIs, and support construction administration activities.
• Participate in client meetings, public presentations, and stakeholder coordination efforts.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

EIT certification preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

French & Parrello Associates (FPA) is seeking a Staff Engineer to join our Municipal Services Department at our Wall Township, NJ headquarters. This entry-level civil engineering role focuses on planning, design, and permitting of municipal infrastructure projects, with opportunities for growth within a fast-expanding firm.

The ideal candidate will hold a Civil Engineering degree, have 0–2 years of related experience, and be familiar with AutoCAD Civil 3D and MS Office.