Office Engineer (Transportation Infrastructure Programs)
About The Position
Techno is seeking an Office Engineer to support the Technical Division of a major regional transportation infrastructure program. This role will play an integral part in project coordination, document management, project controls, and construction administration efforts that support successful project delivery across multiple disciplines and stakeholders. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in fast-paced environments that require collaboration between project managers, engineers, field personnel, contractors, and agency representatives. This position will be based at the Program Management Office in Newark, New Jersey, with an in-office schedule of Monday through Wednesday. Candidates should also be comfortable traveling throughout New York City and New Jersey to support project meetings, field activities, and stakeholder coordination efforts as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience supporting transportation, rail, tunnel, heavy civil, or infrastructure projects.
- Experience working in engineering, construction management, or project office environments.
- Strong understanding of construction documentation, project controls, and construction administration processes.
- Experience managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project reporting.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
- Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Prior experience supporting large public transportation agencies is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting active transportation or rail environments is strongly preferred.
- Strong preference will be given to candidates with experience supporting Amtrak, NJ Transit, MTA, PANYNJ, or comparable transportation organizations.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation, review, and distribution of project documentation, including plans, schedules, reports, meeting materials, and correspondence.
- Maintain project records, logs, and documentation to ensure accuracy, organization, and accessibility.
- Coordinate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to facilitate communication and project updates.
- Manage project submittents, requests for information (RFIs), and change orders while ensuring timely responses and proper tracking.
- Review design drawings, specifications, and technical documents to identify discrepancies, conflicts, and potential issues.
- Support quality control processes, track non-conformances, and assist in resolving construction-related questions.
- Collaborate with field teams to ensure office activities align with project milestones and field operations.
- Monitor project deliverables and assist with project controls activities.
- Support coordination meetings and maintain accurate meeting minutes and action items.
- Assist with project closeout activities and final turnover documentation.
- Maintain organized project files in accordance with project procedures and agency requirements.
Benefits
- enrollment in our 401(k)-retirement savings plan
- comprehensive dental, health, and vision insurance coverage
- life insurance
- paid time off
- opportunity to earn bonus incentives
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
