Office Engineer

Kleinfelder, Inc.•Ontario, CA

39d•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Construction Services team is looking for you! From construction management and observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials and forensic engineering, our Construction Services market helps to develop and maintain America's infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories. Kleinfelder Construction Services is seeking an experienced Office Engineer to join our team! This position will support current and future transportation-related road and highway improvement projects throughout the Inland Empire. This position will be located in the Inland Empire and offers a hybrid work schedule. As part of our construction management team, the Office Engineer will provide engineering and administrative support to help ensure project success through quality documentation, effective communication, and proactive coordination.

Requirements

Minimum of four (4) years of experience in office engineering for highways or major public works projects.
Experience preparing Caltrans contract change orders.
Knowledge of Caltrans standard plans, specifications, procedures, and Construction Manual.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational and recordkeeping abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.).
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and team-focused professional who thrives in a collaborative environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or California PE license (a plus).

Responsibilities

Prepare construction change orders and supporting documentation, including independent cost estimates and memoranda.
Log, review, track, and respond to RFIs and submittals.
Draft and manage project correspondence, including letters to contractors and project stakeholders.
Prepare and review monthly quantity sheets (Q-sheets) and assist with progress estimates.
Attend and document project meetings, including preparing agendas and meeting minutes.
Review and track contractor progress schedules.
Maintain project records, including monthly estimates and weekly project status reports.
Perform constructability reviews of transportation projects.