Office Engineer

SI Engineering • Brooklyn, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At SI Engineering, P.C. (SIE), we are more than an engineering firm; we are problem solvers shaping the future of the built environment in New York and New Jersey. Headquartered in Manhattan’s Financial District, our full-service team delivers innovative solutions in civil, structural, electrical, and transportation engineering, as well as bridge and facility inspections, program/construction management, and construction inspection. From revitalizing local communities to leading high-profile, multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects, we have earned a trusted reputation for excellence across our public sector clients in the NYC metropolitan region. We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive Office Engineer to join our team on a high-profile MTA project in Brooklyn, NY. This is a full-time position. The Office Engineer will serve as a critical liaison between the field construction team, project management, subcontractors, and the Owner (MTA). The successful candidate will manage document control, submittal tracking, as-built drawings, RFI logs, and assist in coordinating with QA/QC and field engineering staff. The role requires strong communication, organization, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced transit construction environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as an Office Engineer, Document Control Engineer, or similar role on heavy civil or transit infrastructure construction projects (MTA, transit rail, tunnel, station or systems work strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated experience using Unifier or ASITE (or equivalent project management/document control platform) in a live construction environment is required.
• Strong working knowledge of construction submittal/RFI processes, drawing review, QA/QC documentation and project close-out deliverables.
• Familiarity with MTA contract requirements, specifications, change order procedures and Field/Office coordination is desirable.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, and drawing management tools.
• Knowledge of scheduling software (Primavera P6 or MS Project) is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, work respectfully with multi‐discipline teams and maintain composure under deadlines.
• Must be able to report daily to Brooklyn field office.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage all project documentation: submittals, RFIs, drawings, correspondence, O&M manuals, as-built logs.
• Use Unifier to administer and track project workflows: transmittals, submittals, RFI responses, drawing revisions, QA/QC logs.
• Develop and maintain logs (submittal log, RFI log, drawing revision log, equipment & material log).
• Coordinate with the construction field team to ensure timely turnaround of submittals and RFIs and track status.
• Facilitate and document review cycles with MTA, design consultants, contractors, and the owner’s reps.
• Produce and distribute periodic progress reports, meeting minutes, action item logs, and take-away lists.
• Enforce project records management, ensuring compliance with contract, owner and internal standards.
• Attend weekly coordination meetings, support minute taking and follow-through on open items.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 17 PTO Days per year, with an additional PTO day for every year after five years
• 10 Paid Holidays per year
• 100% 401K Matching, up to 5% of employee income
• A choice of two comprehensive health insurance plans
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Continuing Education assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees