Our Culture

Love Where You Work

At FPA, we truly believe that our employees are the greatest asset we have and we are innately aware of how important these individuals are to the success and future of our company.

We actively invest in our employees by providing education and mentoring programs, tuition assistance, career mapping, cross training and leadership workshops. Along with a vibrant, positive working environment and a flexibility that supports a healthy work-life balance, we work actively to promote a culture that fosters strong teamwork and collaboration and have various corporate-sponsored activities throughout the year.

Our managers have adopted the mantra, “What can French & Parrello do to help you achieve your career goals?” And we are excited to hear how you are interested in enhancing your career! Although FPA is a diverse workplace, with a plethora of specialty areas, we are always looking to grow; and we welcome the opportunity to discuss how your enthusiasm, skills and goals can integrate into our organization.  Please take a moment to visit our Campus Life Page to learn more about what it means to be a part of French & Parrello!

Our Benefits

What FPA Can Offer You

Health and Wellness
  • Medical, vision and dental insurance
  • Access to physical fitness apps and wellness programs
  • Financial reimbursement for gym memberships
  • Access to programs focused on better mental health
Work Life Balance
  • Paid time off, including vacation and holidays
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Opportunities for remote work
  • 1/2 day Summer Fridays
Career Development
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Professional mentoring and career mapping
  • Internal resources and opportunities for learning and career advancement
  • Company sponsored membership in industry organizations and non-profits
Financial
  • Competitive salaries & year-end bonuses
  • 401(k) savings and retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
Who We Are

Our Core Values

Creativity

Creativity can only exist where there is confidence in one’s skills, a zeal for excellence and the strength to persist in the face of scrutiny.

Collaboration

Collaboration is the willingness to listen, learn, teach and act for a common good.

Commitment

Commitment is the soul of any well intentioned effort and requires an inherent belief in all those involved and the effort at-hand.

Passion

Passion is the tireless excitement created by an opportunity and intense desire to pursue it.

Responsiveness

Responsiveness requires the awareness to understand the needs of others and the willingness to act in their best interest.

Leadership

Leadership exists at all levels. It only requires a worthy message, the ability to inspire others and the humility to act in good faith.

Internships

Begin Your Career Journey

French & Parrello Associates (FPA) is looking for students wishing to gain real world experience as they pursue their academic degrees. Intern positions may be specific to one discipline of engineering or may involve a broad range of assignments depending on the need at the time. Many of our interns return as full time employees after graduation. If you are interested in an internship, please submit your cover letter and resume using the link below.

Joseph Tierney, PE

Licenses & Certifications

  • Professional Engineer: NJ

Education

  • BS, Civil Engineering, Bucknell University
Michael Schappert, PE

Licenses & Certifications

  • Professional Engineer: DE, NJ, NY, PA

Education

  • BS, Civil Engineering, Clemson University
Michael Piga, LLA, RLA

Licenses & Certifications

  • Licensed Landscape Architect: NJ
  • Registered Landscape Architect: NY, PA

Education

  • BS, Landscape Architecture, Rutgers University
Ian Mueller, PE

Licenses & Certifications

  • Professional Engineer: NJ

Education

  • ME, Civil Engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology
  • BS, Civil Engineering, Widener University
Amit Mavalankar, PE

Licenses & Certifications

  • Professional Engineer: AZ, CT, MA, NH, NJ, NY, VT, Washington D.C.

Education

  • MS, Civil Engineering (Major Structures), Virginia Tech
  • BE, Construction Engineering, University of Mumbai
Christopher Nourry, GISP

Licenses & Certifications

  • Certified Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP)

Education

  • BA, Environmental Studies, Ramapo College
Christopher Marx, PE

Licenses & Certifications

  • Professional Engineer: NJ, NY, PA

Education

  • BS, Civil Engineering, Rutgers University
Tyler Martz, LSRP

Licenses & Certifications

  • Licensed Site Remediation Professional: NJ

Education

  • BS, Environmental Science, Richard Stockton College
Sara Irick, PE, CME, PMP, TDM-CP

Licenses & Certifications

  • Professional Engineer: NJ, PA
  • Certified Municipal Engineer
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Transportation Demand Management Certified Professional (TDM-CP)

Education

  • MS, Civil Engineering, Villanova University
  • BS, Civil Engineering, Lehigh University
Edward Herrman, PE, PP, CME, CFM

Licenses & Certifications

  • Professional Engineer: NJ
  • Certified Municipal Engineer, NJ
  • Professional Planner: NJ
  • Certified Floodplain Manager: NJ

Education

  • BS, Civil Engineering, Rutgers University
Thomas Ertle, PLS

Licenses & Certifications

  • Professional Land Surveyor: DE, NJ, PA, NC, PR, WV
  • FAA UAS Remote Pilot

Education

  • BS, Civil Engineering, NJ Institute of Technology
Michael Drobny, PE, CME

Licenses & Certifications

  • Professional Engineer: NJ, NY, PA
  • Certified Municipal Engineer: NJ

Education

  • BS, Civil Engineering, Rutgers University
Brian Dougherty, PE, BCEE

Licenses & Certifications

  • Professional Engineer: NJ, NY, PA
  • Board Certified Environmental Engineer (W/WW)

Education

  • MS, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Rutgers University
  • BS, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Rutgers University
Jeffrey Betz, PE, CME, MBA

Licenses & Certifications

  • Professional Engineer: NJ, NY
  • Certified Municipal Engineer: NJ

Education

  • BS, Civil Engineering, Rutgers University
  • MBA, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Denis Keenan, PE, CME

Licenses & Certifications

  • Professional Engineer: MD, NJ, PA, NY
  • Certified Municipal Engineer: NJ
  • Certified Floodplain Manager: NJ

Education

  • BS, Civil Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Matthew Kearney, PE

Licenses & Certifications

  • Professional Engineer: NJ, PA

Education

  • BS, Civil Engineering, Drexel University
Peter Tardy, PE

Licenses & Certifications

  • Professional Engineer: NJ, NY, PA

Education

  • MS, Structural Engineering, Rutgers University
  • BS, Civil Engineering, Rutgers University
Jon Moren, PE

Licenses & Certifications

  • Professional Engineer: NJ

Education

  • MS, Structural Engineering, NJ Institute of Technology
  • BS, Civil Engineering, NJ Institute of Technology
Amin Gomaa, PE, LEED® AP

Licenses & Certifications

  • Professional Engineer: CT, DC, DE, IN, KY, MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA
  • LEED Accredited Professional

Education

  • BS, Electrical Engineering, Alexandria University
Eric Betz, PE, BCEE, CME

Licenses & Certifications

  • Professional Engineer: NJ
  • Certified Municipal Engineer: NJ
  • Board Certified Environmental Engineer (W/WW)

Education

  • MS, Civil/Environmental Engineering, Rutgers University
  • BS, Civil Engineering, Rutgers University
Julia Moroney, PP, PCM, TDM-CP

Licenses & Certifications

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Professional Certified Marketer (PCM)
  • Transportation Demand Management – Certified Professional (TDM-CP)

Education

  • MA, Monmouth University
  • BA, Stockton University
Brian Decina, PE, CME

Licenses & Certifications

  • Professional Engineer: DE, NJ, PA
  • Certified Municipal Engineer: NJ

Education

  • BS, Civil Engineering, Villanova University
Matthew Gizzi, PE

Licenses & Certifications

  • Professional Engineer: NJ

Education

  • MS, Geotechnical Engineering, Rutgers University
  • BS, Civil Engineering, Rutgers University
Andrew French, PE

Licenses & Certifications

  • Professional Engineer: NJ

Education

  • BS, Civil Engineering, NJ Institute of Technology
Steven Tardy, PE

Licenses & Certifications

  • Professional Engineer: NJ, PA

Education

  • MS, Geotechnical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley
  • BS, Civil Engineering, Rutgers University