French & Parrello Associates ยท 1 day ago
Municipal Engineer
French & Parrello Associates (FPA) is seeking a Municipal Engineer for their Civil/Site Department in Hackettstown, NJ. The role involves planning, designing, and rehabilitating municipal infrastructure projects including roads, water supply systems, and public facilities, while ensuring compliance with local regulations and managing multiple projects effectively.
Responsibilities
Performs office and field engineering work involved in the planning, scoping, designing, permitting, and rehabilitating or constructing roads, intersections, streetscapes, site/civil improvements, water supply systems, sanitary sewer collection and conveyance, stormwater management, parks and recreation facilities, public buildings, and grounds improvements
Familiar with New Jersey Administrative Codes, Local Public Contracts Law, and Municipal Land Use codes and regulations
Experience with client and stakeholder engagement, and providing customer service in a professional, technical, and timely manner
Familiar with Planning and Zoning regulations, requirements and protocols and procedures
Able to perform calculations, prepare graphs, tables, and curves, and prepare letters, memoranda, and reports
Review and compile information from technical engineering manuals and reports to develop solutions
Prepare conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design drawings on routine projects from surveys, specific instructions, notes, sketches, and other reference material
Review developer applications from land use boards, site plans, subdivision plans, stormwater calculations, and grading plans for compliance with Municipal codes and standards, county, state, and federal regulations (as applicable), and conducts business in accordance with best engineering practice
Prepare development bond estimates, determine inspection fees, schedule inspection staff, monitor status of bonds, review bond reductions / releases, and perform administrative duties related to land development projects
Oversee preparation and maintenance of municipal maps, record drawings, and other official records
Assist with preparation of resolutions, ordinances, ordinance amendments, assessments, memoranda, reports, presentations, and public correspondence
Familiar with pavement and other infrastructure evaluations and preparation of management reports, cost estimates and schedules
Familiar with NJDEP (and other state regulatory agencies as applicable) rules and regulations inclusive of Tier A MS4 stormwater permits and annual compliance requirements
Responsible for the coordination and management of multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
Ability to evaluate and review challenging engineering matters in office or field and to develop appropriate solutions and remedies using innovative ideas and creative thinking
Ability to prepare clear, technically sound, and informative reports, statements, findings, and recommendations
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials, clients, employees, regulatory agencies, consultants and partners, utility companies and the public
Perform other duties as assigned by the Municipal Engineering Manager or Director of Infrastructure
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or a related field, from an ABET accredited four-year college or university
7 plus years of related Civil Engineering work experience serving municipal, county or state governments, and other public agencies
Licensed Professional Engineer (NJ, NY and/or PA) or ability to acquire PE through reciprocity
Excellent problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Organizational skills related to office records, field documents, and correspondence
Ability to work effectively in a team and adapt to a dynamic work environment
A passion for contributing to environmentally sustainable solutions and familiar with the seventeen (17) world Sustainable Development Goals
Thorough knowledge of the principals, practices, modern methods, techniques of civil engineering related to preparing plans, specifications, designs for and inspection of public improvement construction projects
Comprehension of hydraulic analysis and design pertaining to water, sanitary sewers and storm sewer systems and hydraulic modeling experience a plus
Detailed knowledge of Municipal Land Use Law, Local Public Contracts Law, NJDEP regulations, NJDOT standards, AASHTO, and MUTCD
Fundamental knowledge of ESRI GIS systems and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D design and drafting plans
Computer skills, specifically proficient use of Microsoft Windows, Office 365, and ability to learn new software
Preferred
Certified Municipal Engineer (CME) certification through the NJ Municipal Engineering Institute
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching & Roth 401(k) Option
Individual and Dependent Life Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance and Supplemental Insurance Plans
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
Training and Professional Development
Corporate sponsored events, outings & activities, including community outreach opportunities.
Competitive Personal Time Off Program (PTO)
Transit/Parking Program
Summer Hours
Employee Discounts
Corporate Events, Outings & Activities
Company
French & Parrello Associates
FPA is a full-service engineering and consulting firm providing services for a broad range of projects and clients within the private and public marketplaces.