Office Engineer

Kleinfelder Inc • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!
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.
Step into Your New Role
Kleinfelder Construction Services is seeking an experienced Office Engineer to join our growing CM team for current and future transportation and/or public works projects.

Requirements

• Minimum of four years of experience in office engineering or roadway construction inspection of highways or major public works projects.
• At least 10 years of post-12th grade curriculum in engineering or surveying.
• Experience in writing Caltrans contract change orders.
• Knowledge of Caltrans standard plans, specifications, procedures, and Construction Manual.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Proactive and personable attitude with a strong ability to learn quickly.
• Capable of working effectively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• BS degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (preferred).
• EIT or Registered Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California (a plus).

Responsibilities

• Writing construction change orders and preparing associated backup, including independent cost estimates and memoranda.
• Logging, reviewing, tracking, and responding to RFIs and submittals.
• Preparing project correspondence, including response letters to the Contractor and other project stakeholders.
• Preparing and reviewing monthly quantity sheets (Q-sheets) to accompany the progress estimate.
• Attending meetings and preparing agendas and meeting minutes.
• Reviewing progress schedules.
• Preparing and maintaining project records (monthly estimates, weekly project status reports).
• Performing constructability reviews of transportation projects.

Benefits

• Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.
• We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed