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Engineering innovations prevalent around NJ
NJBIZ STAFF//October 24, 2022//
Here’s a roundup of recent developments in the engineering field from around the state:
Tech school takes top honors
High Technology High School is the best public high school in the state, the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners announced recently.
The distinction was bestowed upon the pre-engineering career academy, a part of the Monmouth County Vocational School District, by Niche.com, which also placed the school in the top 10 nationwide, according to Commissioner Director Thomas Arnone.
“High Technology has won multiple awards and distinctions, and this is a credit to the administration, faculty, staff, parents and most importantly, the students who put in countless hours of studying, coursework and extracurricular activities,” said Commissioner Lillian Burry, liaison to the MCVSD.
According to Niche.com, High Tech has 295 students in grades 9 – 12 with a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1.
In addition to High Tech, three other MCVSD schools were recognized in the rankings: Biotechnology High School at No. 4, the Academy of Allied Health & Sciences at No. 14, and the Marine Academy of Science and Technology at No. 19.
French & Parrello’s new look
Full-service engineering and consultancy French & Parrello Associates announced a brand refresh Oct. 13.
According to the Wall Township-based firm, the update complements FPA’s continued growth and the evolution of its leadership and strategic vision.
As part of the refresh, FPA said it updated its logo, modernizing it as a reflection of its commitment to progress – in recent years the firm opened offices in Newark and Camden in addition to in Atlanta – and to symbolize a move toward sustainability and a renewed commitment to innovation and dedicated service, and its own employees’ ambitions.
“This announcement follows a thorough internal brand refresh effort led by our marketing team and executive leaders, and it coincides with a period of strong growth for our firm,” President and CEO Steven Tardy said in a statement. “Throughout this process, it was important that FPA’s distinguished history, established reputation, and commitment to our core values be retained, while also evolving to reflect the transformational growth and strategic vision of the firm as we approach our 50th anniversary.”
Founded in 1974, FPA is comprised of more than 175 employees working across eight offices in the eastern U.S. The company offers 13 disciplines, including transportation, land development, geotechnical, environmental, water resources, construction engineering, building design services, landscape architecture, telecommunications and more.
RCM acquires talent firm
RCM Technologies Inc. announced an acquisition Oct. 11 it says will bolster its current capabilities by expanding the engineering services company’s recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) service footprint — allowing for an enhanced reach when it comes to sourcing candidates, and for the in-house recruiting team to respond more rapidly to client needs.
Founded in 2017, TalentHerder – the target – strives to close the gap between internal and external recruiting, with specialization in high-growth companies. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
“The ability to efficiently scale a highly skilled labor force is a competitive advantage in today’s market,” said RCM Technologies Executive Chairman Bradley Vizi in a prepared statement. “The acquisition of TalentHerder enhances our RPO offering through complementary industry and geographic focus, propelling our efforts to the next level.”
“I am excited to bring the TalentHerder team to RCM,” added CEO Chris Adams. “I view the transaction as a critical step toward becoming a leader in the RPO space. Joining RCM will allow us to offer more resources to our clients and more opportunities to our employees.”
Based in Pennsauken, RCM Technologies offers business and technology solutions designed to enhance and maximize operational performance across three operating segments: engineering, information technology and health care services.
